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 Alleges Data Breach Against Online Account Administrator
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth, Inc., accusing it of failing to protect customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting over a million individuals. -
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local Cafe Under Title VII
Ryan Fitzsimmons has filed a lawsuit against Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. -
Former Correctional Officer Alleges Age Discrimination Against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Michelle E. Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office alleging age discrimination following her termination as a correctional officer at age 52. -
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Wrongful Termination Over Wage Dispute
Sonny Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Napleton’s River Oaks Motors alleging wrongful termination after raising concerns about unpaid wages. -
Judge shuts off class action saying Evian can't be sold as 'natural spring water'
Consumers complained about microplastics leaching from bottles, but a federal judge said the term "natural" applies to the source of the water -
Data Breach Lawsuit: Customer Accuses Debt Relief Service Provider Set Forth Inc
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of inadequate data protection leading to a massive data breach affecting over a million customers. -
Consumers Allege Paint Manufacturer Misled Them with False '2x Coverage' Claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rust-Oleum Corporation alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their '2x Coverage Paint Products.' -
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach by Former Business Partners Set Forth and Centrex Software
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth and Centrex Software following a massive data breach affecting over 1.5 million people. -
Plaintiff Consulting Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breaching Non-Compete Agreement
International Services Inc., a leading consulting firm based in Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Christopher J. Given for allegedly violating non-compete agreements and soliciting company employees and clients unlawfully while... -
Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States government for alleged negligence leading to Rodney Bradford's death from methadone toxicity while under federal care programs managed by UIC Mile Square Health Center staff including Dr.Nicole... -
Lawsuit: IL law requiring insurers to pay for abortions tramples religious freedom rights
A group of pro-life groups and employers, including a private school and a manufacturer, filed suit against Gov. Pritzker and the state, saying the Reproductive Health Act violates their First Amendment rights and federal law by forcing them to pay for others' abortions against their religious beliefs -
Judges: Reforms to limit harm from IL biometrics law should apply to pending lawsuits, too
Recent rulings from a Chicago federal judge and a Cook County judge are seen as key wins for Illinois businesses, as they begin the work of answering a key question that could decide the fates of potentially hundreds of lawsuits with many millions of dollars at stake -
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach at Chicago-Based University Compromised Personal Information
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data following a significant data breach. -
Plaintiff alleges former employer Crosstown Real Estate of age discrimination
Cheryl Hanna has taken legal action against Crosstown Real Estate for alleged age discrimination during her tenure as a real estate agent. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant following slip-and-fall incident
A slip-and-fall accident at a Bartlett-based store has led Robert Merheb to file a lawsuit against The Home Depot USA and The Home Depot Inc., citing negligence as the cause of his injuries. -
Village Police Accused of False Arrest by Local Resident
Samuel Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Summit and two police officers for allegedly conducting a false arrest without probable cause or a warrant in June 2023. -
Former Employee Alleges Pippin's Tavern Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Heron Rivera has taken legal action against Pippin's Tavern in Chicago for allegedly failing to pay him overtime wages despite working extensive hours beyond a typical workweek. -
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Retail Giant Following Workplace Injury
Stephen Termunde has taken legal action against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., claiming wrongful termination following a workplace injury that exacerbated his existing health issues. -
Plaintiff alleges tech company violated labor laws
Tiffany Khoshaba has filed a lawsuit against Barking Labs Corp., known as Fi, alleging labor law violations including unpaid overtime and discrimination due to disability. -
Plaintiff alleges Skyline Business Solutions violated ADA and Title VII
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Skyline Business Solutions alleging disability discrimination and sexual harassment under ADA and Title VII laws.