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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Parking Management Company Accused by Former Employee of Overtime Violations
A former valet manager has filed a collective and class action lawsuit against SP Plus Corporation alleging violations of overtime payment laws under FLSA and PMWA. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Law Enforcement Agencies of Unlawful Asset Seizure
In a dramatic legal battle unfolding in Illinois, Jeffrey T. Regnier and Greta Keranen have accused law enforcement officials of illegally seizing assets worth millions under false pretenses. -
Allstate accused of secretly tracking 45M customers' driving, selling info to other insurers
A class action lawsuit has accused insurance giant Allstate of allegedly secretly tracking customers' movements using their smartphones and then allegedly using that information to allow Allstate and other insurers to justify raising some customers' car insurance rates. -
New Jersey company can't use federal law to end accusations of violating Illinois genetic information privacy law
Chang rules ex-worker's complaint doesn't involve benefit plan falling under ERISA guidelines, so the federal law can't be used to defeat the potentially costly class action brought under Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act. -
Healthcare Provider Accused of Racial Discrimination by Former Director
Rhonda Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Humboldt Park Health, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as Director for Supply Chain. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Telecommunications Company
Mitchell Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against RCN Telecom Services alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following his return from paternity leave. -
Plaintiff Alleges Hair Product Manufacturer Caused Cancer Through Negligence
Dorothy Ayers has filed a lawsuit against Strength of Nature LLC and Godrej SON Holdings Inc., claiming their hair relaxer products caused her uterine cancer due to negligence and inadequate warnings about health risks. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Interior Design Firm
A former interior designer has filed a lawsuit against Oetee LLC alleging racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her employment from August 2022 until August 2024. -
Plaintiffs accuse vocational school of fraudulent misrepresentation over cosmetic laser technician certifications
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against National Laser Institute alleging fraudulent practices related to unrecognized cosmetic laser technician certifications. -
Employee Alleges Cannabis Retailer Violated Disability Accommodations Under ADA
Alexandra Fox has filed a lawsuit against VZL Staffing Services and Zen Leaf Aurora alleging discrimination based on disability and sex. -
Preschool Teacher Alleges Discrimination Against Educational Services Company Under ADA
A former preschool teacher has filed a lawsuit against STEM Studio LLC alleging discrimination due to disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Sergeant Alleges Cook County Sheriff's Office Engaged in Retaliation Following Whistleblower Reports
A sergeant at the Cook County Sheriff's Office has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation after uncovering misconduct involving misuse of funds and political manipulation within the department. -
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Over ADA Violations
Holger Fiallo has filed a lawsuit against Western Ranch Supply Co., alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users like himself. -
Former Employee Alleges Golden State Foods Corp. Engaged in Sex-Based Harassment
A former truck driver has filed a lawsuit against Golden State Foods Corp., claiming sex-based harassment and retaliation during her employment. -
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Pharmaceutical Company Website Violates ADA
A legally blind woman has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Reddy's Laboratories over its inaccessible website, claiming it violates her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Plaintiff Alleges Major Railway Company Engaged in Discrimination Based on Race, Gender
Rhonda J. Thompson has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Central Railroad Company alleging discrimination based on race, color, gender, and age. -
Former Employee Alleges Unified Women's Healthcare Violated Disability Rights
Rebecca Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Unified Women's Healthcare alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA after being terminated due to disability-related issues. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against VVN Dental
Grace Watson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer VVN Dental for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment as a dental assistant. -
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Office Furniture Retailer Fails ADA Compliance
Chris Jackson has taken legal action against Rework LLC for allegedly violating ADA requirements by not making their digital platforms accessible to visually impaired users. -
Former Employee Alleges Aurora Packing Company Engaged in Discriminatory Practices Leading to Unlawful Termination
Linda Chavez has filed a lawsuit against Aurora Packing Company alleging race-based discrimination and harassment during her employment.