News from July 2021
Case activity for Tiffany Newsome vs Rafael Murillo on July 8
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tiffany Newsome against Rafael Murillo and Taylor Albert on July 8.
Court activity on July 8: GFS II LLC vs Smith S. Kayron
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by GFS II LLC against Smith S. Kayron on July 8: 'Electronic Notice Sent'.
Court activity on July 8: Waterfront Terrace vs Juanita Collins
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by Waterfront Terrace against Juanita Collins on July 8: 'Electronic Notice Sent'.
Court activity on July 8: GFS II LLC vs Lauren Hancock
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by GFS II LLC against Lauren Hancock on July 8: 'Electronic Notice Sent'.
Case activity for Isela Ramirez vs New Albertson's on July 7
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Isela Ramirez against New Albertson's on July 7.
Court activity on July 8: State Farm Mutual vs Atl Towing & Recov
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by State Farm Mutual against Atl Towing & Recov on July 8: 'Electronic Notice Sent'.
Case activity for Lighthouse Casualt vs Avery Andre on July 7
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lighthouse Casualt against Avery Andre on July 7.
Court activity on July 8: GFS II LLC vs Shelton J. Almelia
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity in the suit brought by GFS II LLC against Shelton J. Almelia on July 8: 'Electronic Notice Sent'.
Case activity for GFS II LLC vs Lauren Hancock on July 7
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activities in the suit brought by GFS II LLC against Lauren Hancock on July 7.
Appeals court: Fired gay music minister can't claim 'hostile work environment' to sue Archdiocese for discrimination
A divided 10-judge en banc panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Appeals Court said the former music minister can't use hostile work environment claims to sidestep the Catholic Church's First Amendment protection in church ministerial employment decisions.
General Iron turns to Cook Co. court, says it followed rules, yet city refuses permit for new scrap metal recycling plant
Metal recycler General Iron lost in federal court, on a narrow ruling, and now has taken to state court its claims that the city has violated its own rules and the law in bowing to activists opposed to its new South Side recycling facility.
Class action: Walmart improperly tracks warehouse workers using their 'voiceprints' without consent
The lawsuit accuses Walmart of violating workers' rights at its four Illinois 'fulfillment centers' under the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act.
Appeals panel won't increase fee award for lawyer who helped Muslim man win discrimination case vs IDOT
Attorney Joseph Longo argued federal judge should've approved nearly $1 million more for his work on the case. But a federal appeals panel ruled his claims were "meritless" or even "simply frivolous."
Circuit Court of Cook County: Actions Taken on June 30
The Circuit Court of Cook County reported the following activity on June 30 in the suits below:
June 30: 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 June 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 30: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Class action: Aldi smoked gouda sliced cheese not actually smoked enough
A new class action has tagged discount supermarket chain Aldi because its smoked gouda cheese product allegedly includes "natural smoke flavor."
Lawsuit settlement: IL Secy of State agrees to stop dragging feet on voter registration law
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has agreed to make voter registration easier for non-English speakers, as a result of a lawsuit brought by Chicago-based political reform groups.
Foxx seeks to block more questions for ex-top deputy over dropped prosecution of men for murders, child abductions
Lawyers for Chicago Police officers are seeking to question former Cook County FIrst Assistant State's Attorney Eric Sussman to learn how the State's Attorney's office reached the decision to walk away from the prosecution of two men who had earlier confessed to the murders of a Chicago couple in a plot to take their children.
June 29: Circuit Court of Cook County docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: