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Plaintiff accuses major hydration company Nuun & Company of ADA violations over inaccessible website
Tammy Hampton has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nuun & Company for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their website's inaccessibility for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff alleges Corporate Giant violated ADA and FMLA
An employee has taken legal action against Epiq Global Business Transformation Solutions, LLC alleging discrimination based on disability and unlawful retaliation under ADA and FMLA laws.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination against beverage distributor
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution alleging racial discrimination and disability harassment during his employment from August 2022 until June 2024.
Appeals panel: Ex-IL State football coach can sue university for allegedly demoting, removing him over 'All Lives Matter' religious message
Head coach, former AD can't bring appeal on issue of qualified immunity, the court said, allowing ex-Illinois State football assistant coach to continue suing the university for allegedly demoting him and then not renewing his contract for posting a message contrasting the Black Lives Matter message pushed by the school in 2020
Plaintiff Alleges Misclassification and Exploitation Against Former Employers Atlas Freight Inc., Fulger LLC
A commercial driver has taken legal action against two freight companies alleging severe labor violations including misclassification as an independent contractor leading to loss of wages and benefits totaling over $1 million in damages sought...
Plaintiff alleges Eight Sleep Inc.'s website violates ADA due to inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against Eight Sleep Inc., alleging their website violates ADA standards by being inaccessible to blind users.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination by former employer Old Dominion Freight Line
A former dock worker has filed a lawsuit against Old Dominion Freight Line alleging racial discrimination after being terminated following an altercation with a coworker.
Former Employee Alleges Unpaid Wages Against Former Employer Border States Industries
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Border States Industries alleging unpaid wages amounting to significant financial discrepancies following a merger with his initial employer.
Plaintiff alleges Walgreen Co., former employer, of sexual harassment and retaliation
Amtul K. Humaira has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen Co., accusing them of workplace sexual harassment and subsequent retaliation after she reported it internally.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Alden-Town Manor engaged in Pregnancy Discrimination
Janette Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against Alden-Town Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Inc., alleging pregnancy discrimination and retaliation under Title VII and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Plaintiff accuses Saint Anthony Hospital (former employer) of Sex-Based Discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Saint Anthony Hospital alleging sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff alleges tech company’s website violates ADA due to inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sariana LLC alleging their website is inaccessible under ADA guidelines.
Plaintiff alleges major airline discriminated against him based on race
Deatrik Bledsoe has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines Co., claiming racial discrimination led to his wrongful termination after more than two decades as a flight attendant.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Symbria Rehab Inc. Violated ADA and FMLA
Lori Colbert has taken legal action against Symbria Rehab Inc., accusing them of violating both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Chicago Women in Trades Challenges Federal Government's Anti-DEI Orders
In a bold legal move, Chicago Women in Trades has filed a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump’s administration over recent executive orders terminating diversity initiatives across federal agencies.
Justice Department to support effort to strike down IL law pushing 'diverse' nonprofit boards
The Justice Department under President Trump has moved to intervene in the lawsuit brought against the state by the American Association for Equal Rights, seeking to overturn Illinois' law requiring nonprofits to report on the races and genders of their board members and staff. They say the law promotes intentional discrimination
Ex-Amazon worker accuses former employer of discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC alleging discrimination based on disability and sexual orientation under federal laws.
Plaintiff alleges health supplement company violates ADA due to inaccessible website
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Revive Md Supplement Company LLC in Illinois federal court over allegations that their website discriminates against visually impaired users by failing ADA compliance standards.
Plaintiff alleges nursing facility violated employment laws over pregnancy-related issues
Luma Albzour has taken legal action against Arab American Family Services alleging unlawful discrimination based on sex, pregnancy status, and disability following their refusal to accommodate her needs during a high-risk pregnancy leading up to...
Plaintiff alleges South Suburban Humane Society violated ADA & ADEA
Kelly Cardenas has filed a lawsuit against South Suburban Humane Society claiming discrimination based on age and disability under ADA and ADEA laws.