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Union members cannot sue for malpractice if legal counsel is hired through the union, appeals court rules

By John Breslin | Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 @ 1:37pm

The case centered on a legal malpractice claim brought by Fox Lake police officer against his attorney, who was hired by the Fraternal Order of Police. The courts the dispute is a claim against the union, not the lawyer, so the ILRB holds jurisdiction.
Lawsuit: Melrose Park officials 'ginned up' charges to fire cop, son of cops union prez, for dad's defense of black cop vs discrimination

By Jonathan Bilyk | Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 @ 1:46pm

Complaint says issue started over 'selective enforcement' of village's worker residency rules vs Melrose Park's first African American police officer.