A former employee has sued Loyola University Medical Center claiming wrongful termination after opposing an English-only workplace policy she believed discriminatory. Despite recognizing potential discrimination concerns tied to language use policies, courts ruled insufficient evidence linking her opposition directly caused termination.
The Appellate Court of Illinois has upheld a ruling favoring IDOT against discrimination claims filed by employee William Macklin under ADA provisions following his stroke-related administrative leave.
In a complex legal battle involving allegations of financial misconduct and insolvency, The Patriot Group sought to hold parent company Hilco Trading accountable for a massive debt incurred by its subsidiary. However, an appellate court has upheld the dismissal of their complaint due to insufficient evidence supporting claims necessary for piercing the corporate veil.
A tech company faces legal repercussions after being found guilty of defaming a former executive while battling wage dispute claims. The Appellate Court upheld a $235k verdict for defamation but reversed an additional award related to unpaid wages due to procedural issues.
A tenant's long-standing dispute over noise disturbances has culminated in an appellate court ruling favoring property managers Leasing & Management Company and Mercy Housing Inc., despite allegations of breach of contract and retaliation by plaintiff Jazmine McDougald.
The Council for Jewish Elderly is embroiled in a legal dispute with Julia Kurtz over unpaid nursing home fees related to her late husband’s care despite Medicaid approval claims. The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed an earlier ruling favoring the healthcare facility highlighting unresolved factual disputes requiring further proceedings.
The Estate of Jacqueline Bulczak sues Alden Poplar Creek Rehabilitation Center for negligence resulting in fatal injuries after a fall during physical therapy sessions.
A man appeals against Cook County Sheriff’s Office claiming wrongful termination from his police officer role in 2011 and seeks $1M in back pay and benefits accrued during litigation periods.
R. Scott Alsterda, in his capacity as bankruptcy trustee for the estate of Jaime Mireles, is appealing against a dismissal order from June 2022. The case revolves around Mireles' termination from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department following allegations of excessive force and failure to report an incident.
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, Macala Hudson and Carmen Hudson are seeking damages from The Dufresne Spencer Group, also known as Ashley Homestores, for an alleged breach of contract regarding the sale of furniture. They claim that despite their demands for a refund and return of the incorrect and used furniture, the defendant refused to comply.
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, Quinton Cooley alleges that he was falsely imprisoned and grossly neglected by the staff at Amita St. Francis Hospital of Evanston. Despite his claims, the court dismissed his case as time-barred due to lack of specific factual allegations and supporting documentation.
In a recent personal injury lawsuit, Irma Jordan has accused Esmeralda Macedo of negligence following a car accident. After an arbitration award in her favor, Ms. Jordan is now seeking statutory costs and prejudgment interest from the court.
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.
The court case, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois on April 18, 2024, involves Annette Sanders, as the independent administrator of the estate of Joseph Sanders (deceased), and CSX Transportation Inc.
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, plaintiff Iavor Stoyanov has brought a professional negligence action against his former counsel Al-Haroon Husain and Husain’s law firm, Himont Law Group.
Amber Hines, the plaintiff, has filed an appeal against WSC-GSP CT Holdings VII, LLC, Able Engineering Management Co., LLC, GlenStar Asset Management, LLC, Crown Energy Services, Inc. d/b/a Able Engineering Services, Inc., and The Millard Group, Inc., a Corporation d/b/a Millard Maintenance in the Appellate Court of Illinois.
The Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, heard a case (No. 1-23-0735) on March 25, 2024, involving plaintiff Olubunmi Owagboriaye and defendants Rajashree Sen and Atlas Realty Group.
In the case of Delfina Marcano vs. Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (case ID: 1-23-0579), a ruling was made on March 29, 2024.
