U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Wells Fargo: Cook County blocking try to compute how much 'discriminatory' foreclosures cost county courts
Ten months after a Chicago federal judge allowed Cook County to continue with a small portion of its foreclosure discrimination lawsuit against Wells Fargo, the lender has accused the county of blocking its ability to mount its defense by attempting to stop it from interviewing officials in the Cook County court system. -
Appeals panel: Zillow's 'Zestimate' online home value estimations just opinion, not illegal appraisals
A federal appeals panel has upheld a federal judge’s decision to end a lawsuit accusing Zillow of breaking state consumer fraud laws when it uses its “Zestimates” to assign values to homes across the country. -
Man who says was wrongly jailed can continue unlawful detention claim vs Chicago: Appeals court
A former Cook County Jail inmate who claims he was unlawfully detained based on alleged false testimony by police officers can move forward with a claim his constitutional rights under the Fourth Amendment were violated. -
Judge: Employees classified together for overtime exemption can sue together for overtime pay
A federal judge refused to break up a class action lawsuit against freight service Total Quality Logistics, finding the company’s own policies undermine its argument that the class members are too different to qualify for class certification. -
Judge: Labor union can continue suit vs state over law requiring unions to rep non-union workers
A labor union will be allowed to continue to press its claims a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling should mean it and other labor unions cannot be forced under state law to represent non-union state workers who choose not to pay union fees. -
Three cops on scene of Laquan McDonald killing OK to press claims city denied due process rights: Judge
A federal judge will allow three Chicago police officers associated with the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald to continue their legal action accusing the city of mistreating them in the aftermath. -
Judge pulls plug on class action vs Best Buy over Geek Squad TV repair plans
A federal judge has dismissed a beleaguered class action complaint accusing Best Buy of misrepresenting its Geek Squad product protection plans. -
For-profit hockey rink operator Black Bear sues AHAI over non-profit sponsor rules, alleges antitrust
A hockey rink operator is suing an Illinois amateur hockey governing body, claiming the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois is improperly trying to block it out of the market. -
Calif. federal judge OKs Cook County request to return suit vs Facebook over Trump election to Cook courts
A California federal judge has ruled a lawsuit by Cook County against Facebook, which alleges the social media giant let user data be mined to aid President Donald Trump’s election campaign, should be returned from federal jurisdiction to Cook County Circuit Court, saying the suit was filed on behalf of Illinois and belongs in state court. -
Corporate defendants no longer required to file response with motion to dismiss in Chicago federal courts
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has made changes to its Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project program. -
Judge OKs final deal to end class action vs Sears over flammable mowers; Lawyers get $2.75 million
A federal judge has approved settlement terms in a class action lawsuit looking to hold Sears liable for accusations some of its Craftsman riding lawnmowers caught fire as a result of faulty fuel systems. According to the settlement, Sears could pay out about $1 million to cover customer repairs, while paying the attorneys who prosecuted the case $2.75 million. -
Restaurant owners OK to continue suit accusing Worth mayor, cops of politically-motivated harassment
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the former owners of a restaurant and hookah lounge, who accused the village of Worth, its mayor and police officers of harassing them for supporting the mayor's political rival. -
Lawsuit: Madigan, Quinn political org made threats, committed fraud to keep young alderman candidate off ballot
A teenaged Chicago City Council candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and his political organization, as well as others whom he said illegally opposed his campaign. -
Judge's rejection of lawsuit vs collector over $0 interest, fees line item closes 'fertile ground' for litigation
A Chicago federal judge has found a man can't sue a debt collector for including a line item in a debt collection notice claiming $0 in interests and fees. -
Judge: Plaintiffs have work to do to press labeling fraud claim vs makers of Orijen, Acana brand cat foods
A federal judge took a large bite out of a class action complaint involving the makers of premium cat food. -
IDOT ordered to pay $774K in fees to lawyers for Muslim ex-worker who claimed discrimination
The state of Illinois has been ordered to pay nearly $800,000 in legal fees to lawyers representing a Muslim employee of the Illinois Department of Transportation after a jury found IDOT supervisors had retaliated against him and did not give him space to pray and practice his religion. The ex-IDOT worker received more than $1.2 million in damages and back pay and benefits. -
Medical transportation company not liable for murder of patient by one of its drivers outside work hours
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought against a hospital transport service by the family of a Berwyn woman who was allegedly murdered by one of its drivers, with the judge finding the driver was not on the job at the time of the killing. -
Judge nixes bid to undo ruling tossing union suit over Lincolnshire dues to 'private' IL Municipal League
A federal judge has refused unions’ request to reconsider his decision to toss their lawsuit, arguing a Supreme Court decision allowing non-union workers to stop paying compulsory fees to unions should also be read to prohibit local governments from using taxes to fund organizations which lobby in favor of policies opposed by labor unions. -
Appeals court: Age discrimination protections apply only to employees, not job applicants
A majority of the en banc U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has determined federal age discrimination protections should apply only to those people currently employed, and do not extend to job applicants. -
Lawsuit accuses Jack Phelan Chevy of underpaying sales personnel, conducting commission 'scheme'
A Chevrolet dealership is facing a wage and compensation lawsuit for allegedly underpaying its workers.