A veteran is suing Chicago for failing to maintain accessible sidewalks as required by law after experiencing a dangerous fall due to inadequate infrastructure compliance with ADA standards.
The number of appeals filed by criminal defendants seeking release from jail while they await trial dropped from 1,041 in January to mid-April to 154 in the three months following rule changes to ease the burden. The appeals numbers are still up significantly compared to years preceding Illinois' criminal justice system reforms
Townsquare Media Rockford LLC has filed a lawsuit against Beef-A-Roo Inc., alleging unpaid advertising services amounting to over $95k provided during their restaurant expansion efforts.
Michelle A. Parker has filed a lawsuit against North Lawndale Employment Network alleging sex-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation leading to her wrongful termination after over a decade with the organization.
A former police chief has filed a lawsuit against village officials alleging fraudulent inducement after being misled into remaining in his position without seeking other employment opportunities based on false promises regarding contract renewal.
A recent appellate court decision upheld an award granting attorney fees and costs despite no signed retainer agreement between Janet Bedin and O'Connor Law Group in relation to a medical malpractice suit involving her late mother’s estate.
In a significant ruling dated June 28th this year; Appellate Court upheld prior decisions denying Michele M Blasz—a long-serving Chicago Police Officer—her claim for duty disability benefits despite presenting substantial medical evidence linking injury-related disabilities stemming from rear-end collision whilst performing official duties back In July ‘08 ultimately leading board & court respectively concluding insufficient grounds proving direct causation required under state law governing such claims
The U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions from Illinois gun owners to review a Chicago federal appeals court's decision allowing Illinois' controversial gun ban law to take effect. Justice Clarence Thomas, however, called that decision 'nonsensical,' and warned the Illinois law will ultimately face a difficult reception at the high court
Kenya Smith has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following her complaints about unfair treatment at work. The case highlights serious accusations involving lost wages due to exclusion from key duties and wrongful termination.
A public interest law firm is suing Illinois law enforcement officials for monitoring the movements of Illinoisans with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs).
An Illinois appellate court has reversed a previous dismissal in favor of an accounting firm accused by EarthMed LLC of negligence related to payroll processing errors leading to significant financial damages.
Esteban Navarro has filed a lawsuit against several Chicago police officers alleging unlawful search and false arrest following an incident in July 2023. The case highlights claims of excessive force and seeks both compensatory and punitive damages.
Parents Matter Coalition said they collected 102,000 voter signatures, well short of threshold needed to place their advisory referendum on the ballot. But they say an 'anti-democratic' law rushed through by IL Democrats shows the lengths progressives will go to keep Illinoisans from voting on the question
In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract.
CHICAGO – A negligence lawsuit has been filed against two drivers following a vehicle accident in Chicago, claiming that they both struck a stopped vehicle from behind while trying to change lanes to get around it.
CHICAGO – An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was severely injured when his vehicle was struck by a semi truck that collided with another driver.
City Hall has appealed a decision by a Chicago administrative law judge, who had determined Chicago Public Health Commissioner used an environmental analysis not allowed under city ordinances to illegally deny a permit to the company formerly known as General Iron to operate a new recycling center
EAST ST. LOUIS – Brothers Thomas Maag and Peter Maag of Wood River claim an expert for the state made their point that the vagueness of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun law violates the Constitution.
A 2018 class action lawsuit, which centered on allegations of child sexual abuse against volleyball coach Rick Butler, ended with a victory for Butler. The coach and his family say the lawsuit should have never been filed.
