News from December 2019
IL appeals court denies new life to lawsuit from ex-Ogden School principal over removal
A state appeals panel has rejected an attempt by a suspended Chicago international school principal to challenge the Chicago Board of Education's hearing process that resulted in his removal from his job.
Judge orders IL to reform system supervising transgender prison inmates transitions
Transgender prison inmates in Illinois will be allowed to transition to their identifying gender and under supervision of trained medical and mental health professionals, a federal court has ruled.
Ex-Do & Co. Chicago laborer claims company violated BIPA by requiring worker fingerprint scans
A man who worked as a laborer for Do & Co Chicago is claiming the company violated Illinois law by using a fingerprint scan for tracking workers' time and attendance.
Bretford Manufacturing hit with biometrics class action over worker fingerprint scans
Franklin Park-based Bretford Manufacturing is facing a class action filed by a former employee alleging the company violated Illinois law by collecting workers' biometric data.
Growing trend to restrict non-competes may particularly impact fast-food franchises, attorney says
Laws restricting the use of non-compete clauses could have an impact on the operation of fast-food franchises, according to an attorney with expertise in the field.
Appeals panel won't strike down state campaign finance law; Lawsuit said creates 'unlevel playing field'
Radio host challenged limits on independent expenditure committees
Appeals court: Cook County judge OK to send man to 'debtors prison' for not paying wife's legal bills in divorce case
An Illinois appeals court has ruled a Cook County judge was right to jail a Chicago real estate developer for not paying interim legal fees for his wife in their divorce case, rejecting the man's contention the jailing amounted to sending him to "debtor's prison" for not having the funds a judge presumes he does.
Judge blocks 3 firms from trying to pick off clients from broiler chicken class action
The order says The Coffman Firm; Kaplan Fox and Kilsheimer; and Williams Montgomery and John, sent 'misleading, slanted and potentially confusing' letters to supermarkets and others suing chicken producers over prices
Boeing faces breach of contract suit by Irish company slated to purchase 737 MAX aircrafts
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Boeing is facing a breach of contract suit by a Dublin, Ireland aircraft leasing and subleasing company that had contracted to buy 737 MAXs prior to Boeing halting production of the aircraft.
VEDDER PRICE PC: Elizabeth N Hall Named 2019 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader
Vedder Price is pleased to share that Elizabeth N. Hall was named a 2019 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader.
FTC calls for dismissal of Nerium lawsuit, says suit attempts to sidestep regulatory action over 'pyramid scheme' claims
Commission says pyramid scheme dispute shouldn't be handled in Chicago federal court
Firefighters union, Chicago City Hall squabble in court over promotion of 23 battalion chiefs
Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local No. 2 filed a complaint against the city asking for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary or permanent injunction to prevent the city from promoting firefighters the union said did not earn their promotion through the usual methods.
Class action: Cook Courts Clerk charging illegal fees to people seeking child support enforcement
A new class action lawsuit has accused the Cook County Circuit Clerk’s office of charging illegal fees to people filing petitions in Cook County court to enforce child support orders.
Split IL high court says local governments must make decisions if hiding behind special IL lawsuit immunity
Making no decision, leading to someone getting hurt, can get a local government sued, the Illinois Supreme Court says
IL State troopers accuse commanders of retaliation over complaints about governance in District 15
Illinois state troopers and an Illinois Tollway civilian employee are suing the Illinois State Police, the Tollway and two ISP commanders for allegedly retaliating against them for speaking out about alleged problems within ISP's District 15
Dec. 18: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury(motor vehicle)" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury(motor vehicle)" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 18: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "replevin" cases
The following cases categorized as "replevin" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on Dec. 18
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on Dec. 18 in the suits below:
Dec. 18: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "joint action" cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 18: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on Dec. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: