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$60M deal makes insurer new target in Jason Cloth movie financing Ponzi scheme suit
The settlement ends the claims against financial advisor Schmidt Advisory Services, who allegedly acted as the Chicago area middleman used by Canadian movie financier to allegedly raise $100M+ to finance an alleged Ponzi scheme from investors who were promised big returns from film projects -
Lawsuit: Bank of America allegedly discriminated vs Black disabled woman by holding large Social Security check
The lawsuit accuses Bank of America of violating federal law by placing a hold on a $24K Social Security disabilities settlement check and then closing her account, allegedly out of suspicion of illegal activity, while allegedly not doing the same with similar checks deposited by those of other races -
Moviemaker Ancel says spat over control of horror film led to alleged false sex assault, professional incompetence claims
Film producer Jordan Ancel says in a new lawsuit that "Better Call Saul" actor Jenninfer (Karum) Goodman and others defamed him with false personal and professional accusations in retaliation for losing creative control of new film "The Unseen," smearing his reputation and harming his career in the process -
Lake County judge rejects dance studio owner's defamation claim vs Buffalo Grove LGBTQ activist
The judge found Facebook comments posted by local activist Carolyn Pinta attacking dance teacher Louise Taitz for "hate" speech that leads to LGBTQ suicide, and encouraging people to take their business elsewhere could be "innocently construed" as protected opinion -
Buffalo Grove LGBTQ activist says social media posts vs dance studio owner were mere opinion, not defamation
Legal dispute stems from June 2022 Facebook posts over transgender locker room access policy and alleged attempts by the activist to discourage people from doing business with the dance studio because the owner was allegedly "preaching non-affirmation" -
Consultant accuses ex-employer, lawyers of trumping up forgery claim to escape compensation agreement
Former CFO expected to collect more than $2 million from sale of company -
Appeals panel: State Farm has no obligation to cover restaurant's losses from Pritzker's COVID closure orders
While the restaurant only closed because the governor ordered them to do so, it was the COVID-19 virus that actually caused the losses, so the steep losses the businesses suffered aren't physical losses covered by insurance policies, state appeals judges ruled -
Lawsuits: Financier middlemen for alleged $600M+ Hollywood film licensing Ponzi scheme should pay up
Two Cook County lawsuits say Chicago-based finance pros didn't do enough to uncover the truth behind a massive film licensing Ponzi scheme launched by their college actor friend -
Evanston restaurant: Pritzker's COVID closures a 'natural disaster,' should be covered by State Farm, other insurers
Attorneys for an Evanston restaurant owner have asked a state appeals court to overturn a Cook County judge's decision to dismiss their class action lawsuit against State Farm over denial of coverage for losses they suffered after Gov. JB Pritzker ordered all restaurants closed in the spring of 2020. -
Ex-Saint Anthony HR director says hospital fired her for opposing 'pay-for-play' scheme with Madigan, Sandoval
The former Chief Human Resources Officer says the West Side hospital also retaliated and discriminated against her for opposing a work environment allegedly hostile to women. -
Woman claims Oak Lawn subjected her to nuisances in 'retribution' for refusing to sell home for public works yard
The woman claims the village has steered truck exhaust and other "noxious fumes," dust and loud noises onto her property, because she rejected the village's "lowball" offers for her home, which neighbors the public works yard. -
Evanston restaurant owners to appeal dismissal of class action suit against State Farm
Insurer denied coverage of losses for closures due to governor's COVID-19 control orders