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Class action: Premier Dermatology allegedly solicited through texts, failed to offer opt-out
A Yorkville couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against Premier Dermatology and Forefront Dermatology, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Woman with Crohn's disease sues Starbucks for alleged discrimination, wrongful firing
A former Chicago-area district manager is suing Starbucks, alleging disability discrimination, violation of Workers' Compensation acts and wrongful termination. -
Harris & Harris, associated debt collection firm allegedly used autodialer to seek debt
A woman is suing Harris & Harris Ltd. and Arnold Scott Harris PC, Chicago-based debt collectors, claiming they harassed her with collection calls. -
City of Chicago, pro-life groups settle legal fight over 'bubble zone' abortion protest restrictions
A group of anti-abortion activists who alleged Chicago City Hall used its so-called "bubble rule" around abortion clinics to illegally single out and violate the free speech rights of pro-life protesters have reached a settlement with the city, ending parts of their legal action against the city. -
Federal court in Chicago participates in pilot mandatory initial discovery program
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with courthouses in Chicago and Rockford, recently began taking part in a pilot program designed to expedite the way standard discovery is exchanged between litigants. -
Colorado Fair Housing Act ruling mirrors decision by Seventh Circuit in breakthrough sex discrimination case
An April decision by a Colorado U.S. district court judge extended the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to include prohibiting discrimination against gays, lesbians and transgender people, mirroring a landmark ruling in Chicago's Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals regarding discrimination. -
Woman claims direct contact from ARS, debt collector, despite representation by advocacy group
A New York woman is suing ARS National Services Inc., a debt collector, alleging they made calls to her in violation of debt collection statutes. -
LVNV Funding allegedly directly contacted woman in violation of debt collection statutes, lawsuit says
A woman is suing LVNV Funding LLC, a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Illinois Tool Works allegedly violated FMLA rights of former in-house lawyer
An Oak Park man is suing Illinois Tool Works, alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. -
Suit claims Allied Collection Services repeatedly made calls to wrong person
A Bellwood man is suing Allied Collection Services Inc., a debt collector, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Former line cook says Fisherman's Island failed to pay overtime wages
A former employee has filed a class-action suit against Fisherman's Island and Mahmod Abughoush, alleging violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
BDP International claims competitor adopted nearly identical business name
A Pennsylvania-based logistics firm is suing BDP International Enterprises Inc., based in Orland Park, and owner Brandon Pennington, alleging unfair competition. -
Man alleges Cigna wrongfully denied his right to life insurance benefits
A man is suing Cigna Group Insurance, alleging breach of contract. -
GSK asks for new trial over claims its anti-depressant labeling contributed to lawyer's suicide
Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline is trying to get out from under a $3 million jury judgment, which blamed it for a Chicago lawyer’s suicide, saying a federal judge made multiple mistakes that hamstrung the manufacturer’s defense against the claim its labels failed to warn its anti-depressant drug Paxil and its generic equivalent can lead to suicide. -
Cook County, sheriff alleged liable for employee's early retirement
A man is suing Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, Cook County and human resources administrator Wyola, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). -
Man claims Bedford Park brewery failed to pay back loan
A man is suing 5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc., of Bedford Park, citing alleged breach of contract for failing to make good on a loan. -
Duracell claims distributor engaged in 'gray market' sales of its batteries
Chicago-based Duracell is suing JRS Ventures Inc., a Missouri corporation, citing alleged unfair competition for its distribution practices. -
Rival vacuum makers square off in court again over false advertising claims
New England vacuum cleaner company SharkNinja has scored a win in its case against Dyson Inc. over advertising claims, after a Chicago federal judge partially granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment. -
Former Diamand's Family Restaurant employee alleges unpaid wages
An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Diamand's Family Restaurant Inc., George Diamantopoulos, Jim Diamantopoulos and Panagiotis Diamantopoulos, citing alleged unpaid wages, violation of applicable minimum wage law and violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Magnatek claims Travelers Indemnity Company wrongfully denied claim
A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is suing The Travelers Indemnity Company and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, formerly known as The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, alleging breach of contract and breach of duty.