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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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. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Major Travel Center Chain
Christopher Henson has filed a lawsuit against Pilot Travel Centers LLC d/b/a Pilot Flying J alleging severe racial discrimination and harassment during his tenure as a Maintenance Laborer from November 2023 until his termination in March 2024. The case outlines numerous instances of racial slurs and unfair treatment by supervisors leading up to his wrongful termination. -
Lawyers slated to get as much as $40M from $100M CDK car dealer class action settlement
Software maker CDK has reached a deal to pay $100 million to settle thousands of car dealerships' antitrust claims accusing CDK of inflating the cost of their Dealer Management Systems. Dealers have until Jan. 2025 to submit a claim for a share of about $60 million that could be left after lawyers are paid -
Patient Sues Pharmaceutical Company Over Alleged Hearing Loss Caused by Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
Linda Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Horizon Therapeutics USA Inc., claiming their drug Tepezza caused her permanent hearing damage. Filed on August 23, 2024 in Illinois federal court, the suit alleges that despite knowing about these risks early on, Horizon failed to warn patients or healthcare providers adequately. -
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Jaclyn Diaferio has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital alleging multiple violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The case includes claims of discrimination based on disability, failure to accommodate her condition properly at work leading up to wrongful termination after testing positive for THC due to prescribed medication. -
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Landscaping Company
A former automotive technician has filed a lawsuit against Mariani Enterprises alleging racial discrimination and harassment by his supervisor. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for emotional distress among other forms of relief. -
Retired Teacher Sues Evanston/Skokie School District Over Pension Miscalculation
A retired teacher has filed a lawsuit against Evanston/Skokie School District 65 for failing to accurately calculate her sick days needed for a full pension after early retirement taken to care for her terminally ill husband. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs due to alleged gross negligence by district officials. -
Local Resident Accuses Popular Restaurant Chain of Disability Discrimination
Lois White has filed a lawsuit against Rock Bottom Group LLC alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to accessibility barriers at their Orland Park location. -
Illinois ban on carrying concealed weapons on transit unconstitutional, judge says
A Rockford federal judge particularly called a legal theory advanced by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx that government can ban guns on all public property "breathtaking, jawdropping, and eyepopping" for the harm it could deliver to constitutional rights everywhere -
Assistant State's Attorney Sues Cook County Over Alleged Racial And Age Discrimination
Nancy Adduci has filed a lawsuit against Kimberly Foxx and Cook County alleging racial and age discrimination after being demoted from her role as Director of the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU). The case raises serious questions about employment practices within one of Illinois' most prominent prosecutorial offices.