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Frequent lawsuit filer accuses Sunbeam Products of patent infringement
A frequent patent infringement plaintiff is suing Sunbeam Products Inc,, citing alleged patent infringement. -
Norfolk Southern Corporation accused of racial discrimination
An employee is suing Norfolk Southern Corporation, alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. -
Employee accuses Dart Container Corp of discrimination
An employee is suing Dart Container Corp., an employer, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation. -
Consumer accuses Dynamic Recovery Solutions, Crown Asset Management of misrepresenting debt
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Dynamic Recovery Solutions LLC and Crown Asset Management LLC, for alleged misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Labor group funds accuse J R Jones Fixture Co. of breach of contract
Labor groups are suing J R Jones Fixture Co. for alleged breach of contract. -
Ohio woman accuses Coach Inc., others of defamation for claiming she was counterfeiter
A woman is suing Coach Inc., Coach Services Inc. and Greer Burns & Crain Ltd. for alleged defamation. -
Suit claims Micron Industries, ManPowerGroup interfered with man's FMLA rights
A former employee is suing Micron Industries Corporation and ManPowerGroup US Inc., citing alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Judge corks Indiana wine seller's lawsuit vs Illinois over law banning shipping to IL customers
A Chicago federal judge has stomped on an Indiana wine retailer's suit, which claimed Illinois liquor law unconstitutionally bars him from shipping his products into Illinois, saying the suit fails at the "most basic level." But the seller is asking to reopen the case. -
Dish Network hit with $283M penalty for third-party telemarketing practices
A Springfield federal judge has placed Dish Network on the hook for a fine of more than $280 million for alleged violations of federal telemarketing law, even though the violations were committed by third-party contractors. And other companies should take note of the judge's ruling, said a lawyer who specializes in defenses against similar legal actions. -
Woman says Health Care Service Corporation wrongly denied disability claim
A woman is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, alleging breach of contract for improper denial of claims related to her disability. -
Former clinical research coordinator says Presence Saint Joseph wrongly fired her
A Will County woman is suing Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, alleging disability discrimination, violation of Workers' Compensation acts and wrongful termination. -
Wheaton man says Fifth Third Bank and collection firm sent letter on discharged debt
A man is suing Fifth Third Bank N.A. and The Roth Morgan Firm Corp., alleging misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Berthold says Volvo violated its copyright regarding typeface
A Chicago company is suing Swedish car manufacturer Volvo AB and its North American entities, alleging copyright infringement. -
Painters and Decorators group alleges Brookdale failed to make monthly payments
A painters' union is suing Brookdale Decorating Inc., a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Construction & General Laborers sues Great Lakes Fireproofing for missed payments
A local union is suing Michael Castro, individually and as Great Lakes Fireproofing, alleging breach of contract for unpaid employee fund contributions. -
Suit says Tasty Waffle in Romeoville made improper deductions, mandated unpaid work
A former server has filed a class action lawsuit against EDLS Inc., which does business as Tasty Waffle, and Lefteris Elefterdiadis, alleging unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts -
Supreme Court decision could have big impact on mass actions in Cook County, elsewhere
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned rulings made by three California courts that concluded they had specific jurisdiction over lawsuits brought by out-of-state residents against a company not incorporated or headquartered there. And reverberations from the decision will likely be felt in Cook County courtrooms, say observers. -
Laborers' group and trustee sue ECW Construction for late payments
A laborers' union is suing ECW Construction, a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Woodbridge man says Arizona collection agency called him for debt he doesn't owe
A man is suing Waterman Financial Group LLC, which does business both as CFS Mediation and Coastal Financial Services, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection and violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Aurora woman says MB Financial continues calling personal cell phone
A woman is suing MB Financial Bank N.A., alleging the lender violated phone harassment statutes.