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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Arlandra King accuses USPS and its officials of Civil Rights Violation
In a recent lawsuit, Arlandra King alleges that the United States Postal Service and its officials violated his civil rights. The case brings to light accusations of racial profiling and discrimination within the USPS. -
Esmaeil Riahi accuses Ruiz Food Products of Retaliatory Discharge and Violation of the Illinois Whistleblower Act
In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Esmaeil Riahi alleges that his former employer, Ruiz Food Products, unlawfully terminated him after he reported food safety concerns. Riahi is seeking damages for loss of income and emotional distress. -
Alex Williamson accuses LSC Communications LLC of denying due disability benefits
In a lawsuit filed against LSC Communications LLC, Alex Williamson is seeking recovery of disability benefits. The case highlights the complexities and challenges faced by employees when claiming short-term disability benefits under company benefit plans. -
Judge curbs VW lawsuit challenging state law boosting manufacturers' warranty repair costs 50%
A federal judge said Volkswagen failed to show how an Illinois law requiring car makers to pay dealerships 50% more for warranty repair work violates the company's constitutional rights. The judge said VW is free to raise prices to make up the difference -
Jayshawn D. Gonzalez sues David M. Koenig for civil rights violation
Jayshawn D. Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against David M. Koenig and The City of Chicago in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois under case number 24-cv-3570 on May 2, 2024. -
Zurich American Insurance Company sues Wiley Scott Rogers for breach of employment agreement
The Zurich American Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Wiley Scott Rogers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case number 1:24-cv-03457, on April 29, 2024. -
Evelia M. Naranjo sues Kustom US, Inc. for recovery in quantum meruit
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Evelia M. Naranjo has filed a lawsuit against Kustom US, Inc., Michael Carroll, and Andrew Zavodney. -
Candice Collier sues Watermark Retirement Communities for sex-based harassment and discrimination
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Candice Collier has filed a lawsuit against Watermark Retirement Communities, LLC. -
Robert Harwig sues MV Transportation for unlawful handling of sensitive biometric identifiers and information
Robert Harwig, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against MV Transportation, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. -
Daniel J. Lynch sues Harris & Harris LTD. for alleged violations of the TCPA and FDCPA
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Daniel J. Lynch has filed a class action complaint against Harris & Harris, Ltd. -
Timothy Watkins sues South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force for wrongful implication in a shooting incident
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, plaintiff Timothy Watkins has filed a lawsuit against the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, Village of Burnham, City of Oak Forest, Village of Dolton and several individuals including John Daley #101/627, Nick Nomikos #78 among others. -
Margreatha Hein sues Brent Mai for copyright infringement and false endorsement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Margreatha Hein and Volga German Research, LLC (VGR LLC) have filed a lawsuit against defendant Brent Mai. -
Senora Mapp-Williams sues Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and Hector Garcia for alleged discrimination and harassment
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Senora Mapp-Williams has filed a lawsuit against Huntington Bancshares Incorporated and Hector Garcia, Branch Manager for The Huntington National Bank. -
Anthony Marano Company sues Dom's Market for enforcing payment from Produce Trust
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by Anthony Marano Company and Market Cuts, LLC against Dom's Market, LLC, Dom's Market Holdco, Inc., Foxtrot Retail, Inc., Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., Outfox Hospitality LLC, Jay L. Owen Jr., Robert A. Mariano, Donald G. Fitzgerald and Robert W. Twyman. -
Judge: Man who was shot while waiting in drive-thru lane at South Side restaurant can't sue Wendy's
Though 'tragic,' judge says shooting wasn't 'reasonably foreseeable' to restaurant, so restaurant wasn't legally obligated to have armed guards at restaurant to protect customers from gunmen at 3 a.m. -
Former employee sues Legacy Varin Property Management for national origin-based discrimination and harassment
A manager allegedly made derogatory comments about Adames' accent and even asked for a translator or Adames' wife to translate for him. -
Former employee of the City of Chicago sues for wrongful termination after Family Medical Leave Act leave
Anthony Lindsey alleges that he was wrongfully terminated after returning from Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to care for his newborn child. -
Former employee sues Advocate Aurora Health for unpaid overtime wages
She claims that call center agents were not paid for time spent starting up their computers and logging into required systems before their shifts, during meal breaks, and after their shifts. -
Man sues Officer Anthony Santos for civil rights violation
Antonio Whiting was pulled over by Officer Anthony Santos of the Round Lake Park police department, for an alleged taillight violation while driving with Jeffery Hendrix and Sherrie Hendrix. -
Man sues Air Canada and United Airlines for injuries sustained during a flight
Khan was using the lavatory when the aircraft encountered sudden and severe turbulence causing him to be violently thrown about and fall within the lavatory.