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Federal judge scrambles Koch Foods’ dismissal motion in suit claiming chicken catchers not properly paid
Suburban-based poultry wholesaler Koch Foods has laid an egg in Chicago federal court, with its failed motion to dismiss a suit brought against it by former chicken handlers, who claim the company failed to pay them minimum wage and overtime. -
Debtor accuses RRCA of misrepresenting collection deadline on letter
An individual is suing RRCA Accounts Management Inc., a debt collector, alleging the company misrepresented a payment deadline. -
John Hancock Life sues woman for accepting insurance overpayments
CHICAGO — An insurance company is suing Linda F. Moon f/k/a Linda G. Mocco, citing alleged breach of contract for accepting overpayments and not returning them. -
North Carolina woman says Midway TSA gave laptop to someone else after screening
CHICAGO — An individual is suing the United States of America, alleging negligence for having her Apple laptop given to someone else after an airport screening. -
PNC Equipment claims two Lemont residents defaulted on vehicle payments
CHICAGO — A Pennsylvania equipment financing company is suing Marius Pranskunas and Virginia Silas, Lemont residents, citing alleged breach of contract. -
A Texas corporation sues Illinois corporation
Texas corporation accuses Trans Environmental Ltd. of breach of contractCHICAGO — A Texas corporation is suing Trans Environmental Ltd., an Illinois corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.Starr Indemnity & Liability Company filed a complaint on May 2, in the U.S. -
Attorney says retailers could avoid class actions by learning from Kohl's ADA ruling
Retailer Kohl’s won't face a class action lawsuit over wheelchair accessibility in its stores - and other retailers can learn from the decision, employment and labor attorney John. J. Michels Jr. told the Cook County Record. -
Nu Image says slew of foreign sites selling unlicensed merchandise with 'Expendables' designs
A movie production company is suing numerous foreign website operators and vendors, citing alleged copyright infringement for selling merchandise that infringes on trademarks of a popular film franchise. -
Consumer claims collection agency attempted to collect despite bankruptcy
A woman is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, a collection agency, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Woman claims collection agencies wrongfully sent her direct collection attempts
A woman is suing Transworld Systems Inc. and Asset Recovery Solutions LLC, alleging misconduct by the defendant collection agencies in their communications. -
Community Lenders allegedly sent unlicensed repossession agent to take car
A man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Community Lenders Inc. and Brian L. Decker, claiming they improperly repossessed his vehicle. -
Union says Regency Group failed to make required monthly contributions
A painters union is suing Regency Group of Illinois Inc. and Joseph Campisi, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Former employee sues The Harlem Irving Companies, other plan administrators for pension funds
A former employee is suing Forest Harlem Properties Profit Sharing and Savings Plan and Trust; The Harlem Irving Companies Inc.; Gregory E. Fix and Merrill Lynch; and Pierce Fenner and Smith Incorporated, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Hunter Warfield allegedly sent collection notices to plaintiff despite attorney's notification
A woman is suing Hunter Warfield Inc., a debt collector, alleging the company made unwanted personal contacts in attempts to collect a debt. -
Man says Progressive Financial misrepresented creditor during debt collection
A man is suing Progressive Financial Services Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Federal judge tosses some accusations vs testosterone drug makers on eve of Androgel bellwether trials
A Chicago federal judge has dismissed several. but not all of the claims against the maker of a testosterone boosting drug, advanced by several plaintiffs chosen as bellwethers in a class-action lawsuit brought by more than 2,000 plaintiffs from around the U.S. against multiple drug manufacturers, including Besins, AbbVie, Eli Lilly and GlaxoSmithKline. -
Southwest Traders seeks nearly $600,000 in unpaid loan from Barrington business
A California food distributor is suing Spring Creek Holdings LLC and Jerold D. Isaacson, citing alleged breach of contract for an outstanding loan. -
Passengers sue Sphan Ride and driver for May 2015 crash in Chicago
Two passengers are suing Iskender Asanov and Sphan Ride Inc., a licensed carrier of passengers in Illinois, alleging liability and negligence for a car accident that caused injuries. -
California company must pay $7 million-plus award to Hyatt for violating franchise agreement
CHICAGO – A federal court in Illinois confirmed that a hotel builder will have to pay Hyatt a more than $7 million arbitration award for failing to honor their franchise agreement. -
Woman claims phone harassment from Florida-based debt collector
A woman is suing Enhanced Recovery Company LLC, also known as ERC, and Enhanced Resource Center, a Florida-based collection agency, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection and violation of telephone harassment statutes.