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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Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Manufacturing Company
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Gripple Incorporated alleging racial and sexual orientation discrimination during his tenure at the company. -
Lawsuit: IL law requiring nonprofits to disclose leaders' race, gender promotes discrimination
The American Association for Equal Rights has filed another suit against the state, now seeking to strike down a Pritzker-backed law forcing nonprofits to disclose their leaders' race, gender and other 'demographic classifications.' -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Fragrance Company Over Website Accessibility
A legally blind individual has filed a lawsuit against Fragrance One, Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Plaintiff Alleges Bakery Company Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid Work
A former maintenance mechanic has filed a lawsuit against Gonnella Baking Co., accusing them of failing to pay employees for mandatory pre-and post-shift activities like donning protective gear as required by law. -
Plaintiff Alleges Footwear Company Website Violates ADA Accessibility Standards
A legally blind woman has filed a lawsuit against Drew Ventures, Inc., alleging its website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Miz Mooz Over Website Accessibility
A visually-impaired woman has taken legal action against Shoe Dynasty Holdings, accusing them of violating ADA requirements by failing to make their website accessible. -
Orthopedic Surgeon Alleges Certification Revocation Due to Device Criticism
Dr. Ardavan Aslie is suing the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery over allegations that they revoked his certification because he criticized a common surgical device known as pedicle screws. -
Plaintiff alleges retail company employees conspired in hate crime over sexual orientation
Mark Martin has filed a lawsuit against Casey's Retail Company and two employees alleging violent assault motivated by discrimination based on his sexual orientation. -
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Home Decor Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
A visually impaired individual has filed a lawsuit against a home decor company for failing to make its website accessible under ADA guidelines. -
Plaintiff Alleges Judicial Misconduct Amid Custody Battle
In a dramatic lawsuit filed in federal court, Marissa Girard accuses several judges and court officials of corruption and discrimination during ongoing custody proceedings involving her husband’s children. -
Plaintiff alleges convenience store employees conspired in hate crime based on sexual orientation
Mark Martin has filed a lawsuit against Casey's Retail Company and two employees alleging they conspired in violating his civil rights due to his sexual orientation during an incident at their Marseilles location. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Kenrose Perfumes Over Website Accessibility Violations
A legally blind individual has filed a lawsuit against Kenrose Perfumes for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by not making their website accessible to visually impaired users. -
Chicago Resident Alleges Wrongful Arrest Against City Police
Martez Cristler has filed a lawsuit against Detective Steele, unnamed officers from the Chicago Police Department, and the City of Chicago alleging wrongful arrest and prosecution for crimes he did not commit related to an April fire incident... -
Registered Nurse Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Maxim Healthcare Under ADA
Jasmine McDonald has taken legal action against Maxim Healthcare Services after alleging discrimination due to her autism diagnosis and subsequent retaliation when she sought workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Kenwood Liquors
Jorge I. Esparza has filed a lawsuit against Kenwood Liquors alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during his employment as a security guard since June 2007 until his termination in July 2024. -
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Cook County Sheriff's Office
Gloria L. Brown has filed a lawsuit against Cook County and Sheriff Thomas J. Dart alleging racial discrimination and retaliatory termination in violation of civil rights laws including Title VII and Section 1981 among others. -
Plaintiff alleges Former Acting Police Chief Accused of Battery
In a startling legal move, James Snow has filed a lawsuit against former acting police chief Carl Scott and others associated with the Village of Robbins Police Department. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Employer Diversify LLC of Breaching Employment Contracts
Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against Diversify LLC and its associated entities for breach of contract and violation of federal labor laws. -
Plaintiffs accuse genetic testing company MyHeritage of violating privacy laws
A group of plaintiffs has filed a class action lawsuit against MyHeritage (USA), Inc., alleging unauthorized sharing of sensitive genetic information with third parties like Google. -
Plaintiff Alleges Violation of Civil Rights by U.S Marshal Service During Wrongful Raid
Tristian Coleman has filed a lawsuit against the U.S Marshal Service claiming they violated his family's civil rights during an unlawful raid on their apartment in Illinois last year.