U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Ancestry beats class action over use of 'yearbook' photos
Federal judge determined website didn't improperly use individual identities for commercial purposes -
Plaintiff accuses Defendant company of Breach of Contract
Wells Fargo Bank has filed a lawsuit against Emery Air LLC for breaching several leasing agreements related to industrial equipment leases. -
Plaintiff advocates allege Illinois Department of Corrections violated ADA by isolating disabled inmates
Equip for Equality has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging violations under federal disability rights laws by isolating disabled inmates in inadequate conditions at Stateville Correctional Center after its closure. -
Plaintiff Alleges Roofing Giant Negligence in Data Breach
A class action lawsuit accuses Tecta America Corp., a leading roofing company, of negligence resulting in a major data breach exposing sensitive personal information of customers including Social Security numbers and financial details between... -
Plaintiff alleges manufacturing company failed ADA compliance over inaccessible website
A visually impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Creative Manufacturing LLC over allegations that its website is not accessible to blind users as required by ADA regulations. -
Plaintiff Chris Jackson accuses Burdick Chocolate of ADA Violations
Chris Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Burdick Chocolate alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users. -
Plaintiff (photography network) sues Defendant (interior design studio) for Copyright Infringement
Otto Archive, a leading photography distribution network based in New York City, has taken legal action against Park and Oak Design for alleged copyright violations involving multiple photographs by renowned artists represented by Otto Archive. -
Job Applicant Accuses Food Giant of Genetic Privacy Violations
A new class action lawsuit accuses a major food company of violating privacy laws by soliciting genetic information from job applicants without consent—a breach that could impact hundreds who applied for positions over recent years. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against VA hospital leading to wrongful death
Veronica Jones has filed a lawsuit against the United States government over alleged negligence resulting in her mother's death at a VA hospital's care center. -
Plaintiff Alleges Jewelry Retailer Fails Visually-Impaired Customers
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nickel & Suede, LLC in Illinois federal court. -
Plaintiffs accuse popular Chicago restaurant Lao Sze Chuan of wage theft
Two former employees have filed a lawsuit against Peking Duck USA Inc., operating as Lao Sze Chuan in Chicago, alleging severe wage violations including unpaid wages and illegal tip deductions amounting to $700 in November 2024 alone. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Atelier-NY Website Violates ADA
Erika Randolph has taken legal action against Atelier-NY over allegations that their website is not accessible to visually-impaired users like herself. -
Plaintiff Leah Walker alleges PlushBeds' website violates ADA rights
Leah Walker has filed a class-action lawsuit against PlushBeds, Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of ADA laws. -
Anesthesiologist Sues Department of Veterans Affairs Over Racial Discrimination
Dr. Nadia Hussain has filed a lawsuit against Todd Hunter from the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment at VA facilities in Chicago. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Edgewell Personal Care Brand's Website Violates ADA
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Edgewell Personal Care Brands over alleged violations of web accessibility standards under the ADA. -
Plaintiff Alleges Skateboarding Lifestyle Brand Violates ADA Due To Inaccessible Website
Haron Cole has filed a class action lawsuit against High Speed Productions, alleging their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Accuses LJC Apparel of Discrimination Over Website Accessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against LJC Apparel for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website. -
Plaintiff Truck Driver Alleges Transportation Company Misclassification Violations
Bernard Gray has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Maybach International Group LLC for allegedly misclassifying truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Violates ADA Due to Inaccessible Website
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against HRSH Acquisitions over allegations that their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA. -
Former Employee Alleges Northwestern Memorial Hospital Violated Disability Laws
A former employee has taken legal action against Northwestern Memorial Hospital alleging violations under both federal and state disability laws.