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Tracy Robinson sues City of Chicago for malicious prosecution, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Tracy Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, Julius Givens, and two unidentified individuals referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2.
Kevin Lakes sues Windy City Limousine Company for unlawful biometric scanning and storage practices
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Kevin Lakes has filed a class action lawsuit against Windy City Limousine Company LLC.
Darryl Riles sues MNS1 Express Inc. for violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Darryl Riles has filed a class action lawsuit against MNS1 Express Inc.
Jane Doe sues The Endorphin Effect, Inc. for sexual assault during a therapeutic massage session
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit was filed on 4/5/2024 (Case ID: 2024L003725) by plaintiff Jane Doe against The Endorphin Effect, Inc., Triumph Sports, and Humberto Medina.
Class action accuses Windy City Limo over alleged driver face scans
Windy City Limousine Company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using face-scanning cameras to monitor its drivers without proper consent, in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Brookfield Properties says Andy Frain, insurers reneging on duties to help defend vs lawsuits over S. Carolina mall shootings
The lawsuit seeks to compel the defendants to assist with defending against lawsuits brought by victims of a 2022 mass shooting at the Columbiana Centre shopping mall.
Cook County jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $45M in talc powder asbestos verdict
Jurors agreed a woman who died of mesothelioma likely contracted her illness from using talc baby powder and other products which allegedly may have contained asbestos fibers. Such studies have been assailed by critics as 'junk science'
Ex-Onward restaurant owner pressing on with court fight vs Loyola over restaurant's demise
Restaurateur Michael Olszewski says Loyola University undermined and "kicked to the curb" the Onward Rogers Park fine dining restaurant into which Olszewski said he sunk more than $1M, at Loyola's request. The university says Olszewski "caused problems" for years and didn't pay rent during the Covid shutdowns
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints 12 Judges To Circuit Court of Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of 12 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Woman for Stealing Nearly $250,000 Through State Treasurer Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County woman who allegedly stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division.
Privacy class action firms jockey for control of 23andMe data breach claims; Edelson calls for new approach
Data privacy class action firm Edelson P.C. is seeking to control 40 class actions, potentially worth huge money, against 23andMe for allegedly allowing genetic info to be stolen in a data breach. In a new filing, Edelson is asking courts to reconsider how they decide which lawyers should lead
Glock seeks to take Chicago's anti-gun lawsuit to federal court
Firearms maker Glock has filed a motion to remove Mayor Brandon Johnson's lawsuit, in partnership with anti-guns rights activists, from Cook County's courts to federal court. The lawsuit claims Glock's semiautomatic pistols are too easily modified into "machine guns"
Drew Moore, Zoe Spector Join Chicago Bar Leadership Program
Thompson Coburn associates Drew Moore and Zoe Spector have been selected to participate in the 2024 Chicago Bar Association Leadership Institute, a program intended to help emerging leaders in the legal profession build relationships and leadership skills.
Becker and Alasauskas Author Chicago Lawyer Magazine Article on Business Agreements
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Jeffrey S. Becker and Amanda J. Alasauskas authored an article for The Chicago Lawyer Magazine, which highlights the importance of preparing solid business agreements between band members.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling hit with genetic privacy class action
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, a Niles-based bottler and distributor of Coke products, is facing a class-action lawsuit under Illinois's genetic information privacy law.
Judge says Harvey's financial situation makes it impossible to complete road project, rescinds contract
A Cook County judge ruled a road contractor already shorted $2M can't be forced to maintain "temporary" traffic signals in Harvey indefinitely. The judge rescinded the contract and ordered IDOT to take control of the traffic signals, despite falling short of normally required standards
Proposed statewide class action in Southern District court challenges constitutionality of tax deed foreclosures
EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois counties violate the U.S. Constitution when they hold and sell liens on properties with overdue taxes, former homeowners and a business in East St. Louis alleged at district court on April 10.
IL Supreme Court says a corporation can sue people who allegedly disparaged them in emails to management
The state high court agreed that a corporation can be defamed in emails to executives and other employees. The court said the dispute between shipping logistics competitors FourKites and project44 is an example of instances in which such emails don't amount to a "corporation talking to itself"
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Chad Richman
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Richman as a partner in the Real Estate practice group.
Eric Posner Writes About Preserving Jobs in an AI Future
Recent discussions about the implications of artificial intelligence for employment have veered between the poles of apocalypse and utopia.