News from June 2019
Federal judge rules Dominick's can't get $9M pension credit from union, despite agreement
CHICAGO – A federal judge has rejected a request from defunct supermarket chain Dominick's Finer Foods to force a union to give it a credit against its employee pension contributions, worth $9 million.
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Attorney Scott Cruz Recently Appeared on WGN News & WBBM Noon Business Hour to Discuss Illinois’ Marijuana Bill
Scott Cruz, Member in Clark Hill’s Labor & Employment group, recently appeared on WGN Chicago and WBBM Noon Business Hour Chicago to discuss the recent passing of a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, how that will affect employer’s drug policies, and more.
Chicago appeals court poised to decide if key Supreme Court decision applies to federal class actions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is poised to become the first appeals court in the country to decide whether a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision could stop additional plaintiffs from joining class action lawsuits in states where they don't live.
Appeals court revives age discrimination suit vs Ashley Furniture franchisee; misnaming defendant just a typo
A three-judge panel of the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled a worker can continue a discrimination claim against the owner of several Ashley’s Furniture franchise stores, despite naming the employer incorrectly on his complaints.
DeVry grad wants school to pay $450K to arbitrate his fraud claims; could affect $250M of other claims, too
A Pennsylvania man is asking a federal judge to order DeVry University to pay at least $450,000 in arbitration fees so an arbitrator can hear allegations the school misled graduates into believing their DeVry degree would easily land them well-paying jobs, resulting in an estimated $250 million in claims against the school.
Case activity for Destiny Johnson vs Mullins-Jenkins on June 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Destiny Johnson and Aisha Johnson against Mullins-Jenkins on June 6:
Case activity for Jankowski Arkadius vs Fernando M. Jacinto on June 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jankowski Arkadius against Fernando M. Jacinto on June 6:
Case activity for Tracy Robert vs Ross Dress for Les on June 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tracy Robert against Ross Dress for Les on June 6:
NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG LLP: Managing Partner Scott Fisher Named to Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law
Congratulations to Scott Fisher, our managing partner, on the well-deserved recognition of his influence in Chicago's business community as a member of Crain's Notable Gen X Leaders in Law.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Partners Shelly DeRousse and Todd Ohlms Named Crain’s Chicago 2019 Gen X Leaders in Law
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Shelly A. DeRousse and Todd J. Ohlms, Partners in the firm’s Chicago office, have been named by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2019 Gen X Leaders in Law.
CLARK HILL: Clark Hill Chicago Member in Charge Ray J. Koenig III Recognized as 2019 Notable Gen X Leader in Law by Crain’s Business
Ray J. Koenig III was recently recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law.
THOMPSON COBURN: Lesley Wynes joins Thompson Coburn as Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration
Thompson Coburn is proud to announce that Lesley Wynes has joined the Firm as Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration.
Case activity for Petrina Simmons vs Katina Chiampas on June 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Petrina Simmons against Katina Chiampas on June 5:
Case activity for Sam Robert vs Gill Anthony on June 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sam Robert against Gill Anthony on June 5:
Case activity for Kurtz Ambulance vs Thornton Michael on June 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kurtz Ambulance against Thornton Michael on June 5:
Case activity for Riley Kenita vs Roberto Lozano on June 4
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Riley Kenita against Roberto Lozano and Top to Bottom Main on June 4:
Case activity for Patel Kumud vs Charles Farmer on June 3
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patel Kumud against Charles Farmer on June 3:
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on May 31
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
May 31: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for joint action cases
The following cases categorized as "joint action" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 31: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for tort(not personal injury) cases
The following cases categorized as "tort(not personal injury)" cases were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: