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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Veteran Nurse Alleges Age Discrimination Against Department of Veterans Affairs
Rachel White has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging age discrimination and retaliation after years of alleged harassment following her transfer within the organization. The case seeks compensatory damages along with other reliefs. -
Digital Media Company Sues Fast-Food Chain Over Unpaid Advertising Services
Townsquare Media Rockford LLC has filed a lawsuit against Beef-A-Roo Inc., alleging unpaid advertising services amounting to over $95k provided during their restaurant expansion efforts. -
Plaintiff Alleges Shopping Center Violated ADA Standards
Josh Chuboff has filed a lawsuit against 3951 Kimball, LLC over alleged ADA violations at a Chicago shopping center and restaurant complex. The complaint details numerous accessibility issues that impede wheelchair users from accessing facilities safely and equally. -
Assistant Professor Alleges Discrimination Against University Board
Em Rabelais has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees at UIC for alleged discriminatory practices violating Title VII and IHRA laws during her tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor. -
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Electrical Company Over Disability
John Engel has filed a lawsuit against Red Star Electric LLC alleging discrimination based on disability and age after being terminated following a Parkinson’s diagnosis. The case highlights serious accusations including failure to accommodate disabilities as required by law. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Packaging Company
Blanca Lule has filed a lawsuit against Scholle IPN Corporation alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under the ADA after suffering an epileptic seizure during employment. The suit seeks various forms of relief including reinstatement or compensation for lost wages and benefits. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Fast-Food Chain
Michael Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Arby's Roast Beef claiming racial discrimination and retaliation during his brief employment period earlier this year. The suit details incidents involving racial slurs from management and seeks various forms of compensation. -
Former Employee Alleges Sex-Based Discrimination Against Employment Network
Michelle A. Parker has filed a lawsuit against North Lawndale Employment Network alleging sex-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation leading to her wrongful termination after over a decade with the organization. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Warehouse Employer
Nickolas Jackson has filed a lawsuit against The Martin-Brower Company alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act after being terminated following requests for accommodation post-surgery. He seeks compensation for lost wages and emotional distress among other damages. -
Police Officers Accused of False Arrest and Unlawful Search
Nathaniel Rosario has filed a lawsuit against several members of the Chicago Police Department alleging false arrest and unlawful search during a traffic stop in April 2024. The case highlights significant accusations regarding civil rights violations under federal law. -
Former Sales Manager Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Office Supply Retailer
Terrell Anderson has filed a lawsuit against Office Superstore East LLC d/b/a Staples for alleged disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit claims wrongful termination following denied accommodation requests related to Anderson's lower limb lymphedema condition. -
Restaurant Chain Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Biometric Data Collection
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a major restaurant chain over its use of facial recognition technology at self-service kiosks. The plaintiff alleges violations under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), claiming improper collection and storage practices regarding customer biometrics. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Logistics Company
James Rasberry has filed a lawsuit against MB Global Logistics Inc., accusing them of discrimination based on disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case highlights alleged failures in providing reasonable accommodations and subsequent retaliation after seeking such accommodations. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Research Organization
Megan Rinehart has filed a lawsuit against Fermi Research Alliance alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit claims failure to accommodate her fibromyalgia-related needs led to unlawful termination. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Medical Consulting Firm
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Metro Infectious Disease Consultants alleging multiple violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff claims discrimination based on a chronic skin condition leading to wrongful termination despite efforts to communicate medical needs with HR. -
Legally Blind Plaintiff Sues Coffee Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Holger Fiallo has filed a lawsuit against Red Rooster Coffee Co., alleging their website is inaccessible to visually impaired users in violation of the ADA. The suit seeks significant changes in the company's digital policies and practices along with legal fees. -
Former Employee Alleges University Discriminated Based on Disability
Chaim Garfinkel has filed a lawsuit against the University of Illinois alleging violations under ADA and FMLA laws due to disability-based discrimination and retaliation for taking medical leave. The case seeks various forms of relief including back pay and compensatory damages. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Staffing Agency And Manufacturer
Joseph Haynes has filed a lawsuit against Peopleshare Industrial LLC and Troy Design & Manufacturing Co., alleging racial discrimination during his employment tenure from November 2022 to March 2024. The complaint includes claims of differential treatment based on race and retaliatory termination after reporting these issues. -
Former Dock Worker Alleges Age & Sex Discrimination Against Employers
Trina Mobley has filed a lawsuit against Quiet Logistics Inc., and Insperity PEO Services L.P., claiming age-based discrimination along with sex-based harassment during her employment period from April 2021 through November 12th last year. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Major Retailer
Patrice Oliver has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., claiming discrimination based on disability and retaliation for taking medical leave under FMLA. The case highlights alleged violations following Oliver’s return from medical leave due to depression and PTSD.