News from March 2019
Case activity for Pilot Travel Cente vs Streamx LLC on March 8
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Pilot Travel Cente against Streamx LLC on March 8:
Exelon, staffing companies accused of shorting specialized contractors OT pay
Specialists once employed by Exelon are suing the Chicago-headquartered power provider and three staffing companies in federal court, alleging defendants short-circuited labor law by withholding overtime pay.
Wendella lawsuit claims Chicago special tour boat tax is illegal, unconstitutional
The company billing itself as Chicago’s “original tour boat company” has asked a Cook County judge to sink City Hall’s attempt to tie down a special tax they say is designed to sidestep court rulings finding the city can’t tax their passenger’s tickets as an “amusement.”
Melrose Park sues new owners of Westlake Hospital, accuses of fraud in attempt to close hospital
The village of Melrose Park is suing the new owners of Westlake Hospital, accusing the owners of committing fraud by attempting to close the hospital only months after the village claims the owners promised the village and Illinois state regulators the hospital would remain open.
Court activity on March 7: Andrea Langworthy vs De Clark Andre A
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andrea Langworthy against De Clark Andre A on March 7: 'Electronic Notice Sent'
Case activity for Samira Lajen vs Samia Lajen on March 7
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Samira Lajen against Samia Lajen on March 7:
Union lawsuit claiming right to not represent non-union members could upset public labor relations: Attorney
A labor union has won the right to move forward with a unique challenge that emerged in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year on whether non-union workers should pay fair share fees for representation. If it succeeds, the lawsuit could upset management-labor relations for government employers, a labor lawyer says.
Southwest Airlines workers: Class action over fingerprint scans not subject to union deal interpretation
Lawyers for a group of Southwest Airlines employees have asked a federal appeals court to find a Chicago federal judge was wrong to toss their class action accusing the airline of violating their rights under a state’s biometrics privacy law, as the plaintiffs said their union contract doesn’t negate the airline’s alleged liability under the state law.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Attorney Elizabeth Olivera Named to Board of Directors of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago
Cozen O’Connor attorney Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice in Chicago, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA Chicago).
Appeals panel reverses Cook County judge's dismissal of fingerprint scan class action vs Palm Beach Tan
A state appeals court has weighed in for the first time since the Illinois Supreme Court determined plaintiffs don't need to show they were actually harmed to bring a lawsuit under the state's biometrics privacy law, reversing a Cook County judge’s finding that a tanning salon didn’t violate the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Case activity for Immanuel Oliver vs Kirkland Monica on March 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Immanuel Oliver against Kirkland Monica on March 6:
Case activity for Sonja Holloway vs Ramos Samuel on March 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sonja Holloway against Ramos Samuel on March 6:
Case activity for Andrea Langworthy vs De Clark Andre A on March 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Andrea Langworthy against De Clark Andre A on March 6:
Case activity for Bmo Harris Bank vs Vasile Crisan on March 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bmo Harris Bank against Vasile Crisan on March 6:
Case activity for Winsupply of Moken vs Mack Services on March 6
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Winsupply of Moken against Mack Services on March 6:
Appeals court: Rumors about woman sleeping to top could leave employer on hook for discrimination suit
Legal experts are describing as significant a federal appeals court ruling that determined rumors falsely hinting a woman slept with management to advance in her company, could leave an employer on the hook for a sex discrimination violation under the Civil Rights Act.
Judge: Social media IDs too murky to let class action continue vs Groupon over Instagram photos
A Chicago federal judge has refused to grant class action status to a woman's lawsuit against Chicago-based Groupon, which alleged the e-commerce provider has wrongly used Instagram photos to promote its deals for restaurants and other businesses, saying there are too many individualized claims for a class action to be practical.
Buffalo Grove appeal: Pension board hasn't justified boosting pension to widow of firefighter who died of cancer
After a judge decided a pension board could award the widow of a firefighter who died of colon cancer an additional $1.7 million, the village of Buffalo Grove has asked a state appeals court to weight in, maintaining its argument the pension board needs more evidence the firefighter’s death can be directly connected to his service as a firefighter.
Case activity for Manor Care of Roll vs Arthur Wozny on March 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Manor Care of Roll against Arthur Wozny on March 5:
Case activity for Illinois Public vs Daniel Iles on March 5
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Illinois Public and Sntioch Police Dep against Daniel Iles on March 5: