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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Plaintiff accuses Old Second National Bank (former employer) of Race-Based Discrimination
Nichole Cage has filed a lawsuit against Old Second National Bank alleging race-based discrimination and harassment during her tenure as an AVP Branch Manager. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Restaurant Chain Over Website Accessibility Violations
Nicole Davis has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kitchen Kings, Inc., alleging their website violates accessibility standards under the ADA by being unusable for visually-impaired individuals. -
Former Warehouse Manager Alleges Discrimination Against Logistics Company Under ADA
Kevin Johnson has filed a lawsuit against Elite XPO Cargo Systems alleging violations under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act following his termination after requesting medical leave due to anxiety-related issues. -
Lyft Accused of Negligence After Former Driver Challenges Deactivation Over Alleged Incident
Ceresa Cohran has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., and the City of Chicago over alleged wrongful deactivation as a rideshare driver due to an unverified safety incident claim. -
Former Engineer Alleges Age and Disability Discrimination Against Former Employer ClearFlame Engines
Michael Kalagian has filed a lawsuit against his former employer ClearFlame Engines alleging age and disability discrimination after being terminated under suspicious circumstances. -
Plaintiff accuses online account service provider Set Forth Inc. of failing to safeguard personal data
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., an online account administration service provider accused of inadequately protecting sensitive customer information leading to a massive data breach affecting around 1.5 million people. -
Plaintiff alleges online service provider Set Forth Inc.'s negligence led to massive data breach
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of failing to protect sensitive customer information during a recent data breach affecting over a million individuals. -
Chicago Resident Alleges Civil Rights Violations Against Coal City Police
Andre Alexander Harden-Rivera has filed a lawsuit against Coal City's police department claiming civil rights violations following an alleged unlawful arrest in April 2024. -
Former Employee Alleges Kraft Heinz Foods Company Engaged in Sex-Based Discrimination
A former Senior National Account Manager at Kraft Heinz Foods Company has filed a lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination following her termination in September 2024. -
Jermaine Johnson Alleges Village Police Officers Committed Malicious Prosecution
Jermaine Johnson has filed a lawsuit against several police officers and the Village of Hazel Crest after being wrongfully detained for nearly six years following a murder charge that lacked probable cause or supporting evidence. -
Plaintiff alleges unlawful detention by Chicago Heights Police Officers
Jamar E. Harris has filed a lawsuit against two police officers and the City of Chicago Heights following an allegedly unjustified traffic stop that led to his detention without charges. -
Plaintiff Veteran Alleges City Government Negligence Over Sidewalk Accessibility
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. -
Law Graduate Sues Prestigious University for Defamation Amid Career Ruin
Yasmeen Elagha has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for defamation and discrimination after false allegations derailed her legal career. -
Former Employee Alleges Antioch Public Library District Violated Age and Disability Discrimination Laws
Kathyann Deaner has filed a lawsuit against Antioch Public Library District alleging age and disability discrimination during her tenure as a business manager. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Saint Xavier University following massive data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University after a major data breach exposed sensitive personal information of over two hundred thousand individuals. -
Former Employee Alleges LaSalle County Officials Conspired in Wrongful Prosecution
Mason Shannon has filed a lawsuit against several LaSalle County officials accusing them of conspiring to wrongfully prosecute him for manslaughter over seven years ago. -
Plaintiffs Allege Vape Company Misleads Consumers with False Delta-9 THC Content Claims
A class action lawsuit accuses Lifted Liquids, Inc., an Illinois-based company, of falsely advertising its vape products as containing legal levels of delta-9 THC when they allegedly contain much more than allowed by law. -
Plaintiff Flight Attendant Alleges Discrimination Against Airline Giant
A veteran flight attendant has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines alleging racial and age discrimination following a workplace injury. -
Former Employee Alleges Sonoco Products Company Engaged in Racial Discrimination
Luis Cortez has filed a lawsuit against Sonoco Products Company alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a Maintenance Technician. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Waste Management Company
Alden Bell has filed a lawsuit against Lakeshore Recycling Systems alleging racial discrimination and retaliatory discharge under Title VII and Section 1981.