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Certified Nursing Assistant Alleges Senior Living Corporation Denied Overtime Pay
Sheila Washington has filed a lawsuit against Senior Lifestyle Corporation alleging systematic denial of overtime pay by misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Plaintiff Accuses Cannabis Company Acreage Holdings of Selling Illegal High-THC Products
Chad Alsip has filed a lawsuit against Acreage Holdings for allegedly selling cannabis-infused products with THC levels far above legal limits in Illinois.
Fire Engineer Alleges Discrimination Retaliation Against Chicago Fire Department
Lee Ann McKay has filed a lawsuit accusing several members associated with the Chicago Fire Department of retaliatory actions following her complaints about workplace discrimination.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Food52 Over Website Accessibility Violations
Leah Walker has filed a class-action lawsuit against Food52 in Illinois federal court over alleged ADA violations on their website Schoolhouse.com.
Cracker Barrel accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Employee
In a recent legal battle filed in Illinois federal court, Caden Doty accuses Cracker Barrel of fostering a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and retaliatory practices following his reports against misconduct by a co-worker.
Former Employee Alleges Non-Profit Corporation C.W. Resources Fostered Hostile Work Environment
A former custodial lead has filed a lawsuit against C.W. Resources alleging severe sexual harassment by supervisors leading to a hostile work environment at their Chicago locations.
Plaintiff alleges workplace discrimination against Sweet Vegan LLC
Natalie (Sai) Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Sweet Vegan LLC in federal court alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender identity during her employment as an assistant baker.
Director Alleges Discrimination by Elgin Community College Under ADA
Todd Anderson has taken legal action against Elgin Community College alleging discrimination based on his HIV-positive status under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges fashion retailer Arzz International violates ADA due to inaccessible website
Constance Henry has filed a class action lawsuit against Arzz International over alleged ADA violations due to their inaccessible website.
Former Nurse Alleges Race-Based Discrimination Against Healthcare Staffing Firm
Latasha Rials has filed a lawsuit against PRN Health Services alleging racial discrimination during her tenure as a nurse.
Lawsuits: City Hall, Bally's illegally blocking white males from investing in new Chicago casino
The lawsuits, filed by the American Alliance for Equal Rights and the Liberty Justice Center, say Chicago City Hall illegally forced Bally's to agree to racial and sex-based ownership and hiring quotas at the planned new Chicago casino, which resulted in white males being denied the opportunity to invest in the project
Pro Se Plaintiff Alleges Misconduct Against DuPage Sheriff's Deputies Leading to False Arrest
In a striking legal battle unfolding in Illinois' Northern District Court, George Taylor accuses multiple members of the DuPage County Sheriff's Department of misconduct resulting in false arrest and wrongful imprisonment.
Plaintiff Leah Walker Accuses Fashion Retailer Robert Graham Retail LLC of ADA Violations
Leah Walker has taken legal action against Robert Graham Retail LLC for allegedly failing to make their website accessible to visually impaired users.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Retailer Over Website Accessibility Violations
Nicole Davis has initiated a class action lawsuit against Hats In The Belfry, Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to blind users in violation of ADA laws.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Accuses Online Retailer Cultural Brokerage Agency of ADA Violations
Nicole Davis has filed a class action lawsuit against Cultural Brokerage Agency for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to their inaccessible website design.
Plaintiff alleges civil rights violations by Chicago police in wrongful arrest case
Rashad Richardson has filed a federal lawsuit accusing three Chicago police officers and a state attorney of violating his civil rights during an encounter that led to his wrongful arrest.
Not 'free and equal:' IL GOP asks court to toss out gerrymandered state House map
Republicans have asked the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the legislative district mapmaking principles spelled out in its own prior rulings and knock out a map so gerrymandered that Republicans say Democrats can win a supermajority even if they lose the statewide popular vote, trampling voting rights
Illinois Supreme Court Issues Key Decision on Overtime Pay and Wage Penalties in Mercado v. S&C Electric
Illinois Supreme Court issued a ruling in Carmen Mercado v. S&C Electric, a case involving important issues related to the proper calculation of overtime pay and whether an employer is subject to penalties if it pays overtime wages many months late.
BigLaw Partner Seth Kleinman Joins Expanding Benesch Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group in Chicago
Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is pleased to announce the addition of Seth Kleinman as a partner in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group.
Beyond Tradition: AI Revolutionizing the Legal Landscape on January 31, 2025
Technology and innovation attorney Samir Patel will be speaking on a panel at the 57th MWBLSA Convention, a key event for law students and professionals involved in the Midwestern Black Law Students Association (MWBLSA).