News from December 2023
Class action: Too many card numbers on Exxon Mobil customer receipts
Exxon Mobil is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing too many credit and debit card digits on customer receipts.
Businessman says Calumet City officials broke law in denying permit for new gas station
A businessman, Mohammed Abdallah, has accused officials in Calumet City of breaking the law when they denied his permit request to build a new gas station and convenience store.
Swanson, Martin & Bell Sponsors the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Holiday Event
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly sponsored the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois’ (HLAI) Holiday Party on December 1 in Chicago.
Class action accuses KFC franchisee over worker fingerprint scans
A Chicago KFC franchisee has been hit with a class action lawsuit, accusing the company of allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan fingerprints to use registers and punch the clock
WithULoans allegedly makes illegal high interest predatory loans online, lawsuit says
A class action racketeering lawsuit accuses the company that lends money online through WithULoans of violating Illinois anti-predatory loan laws.
Class action accuses @Properties of conspiring with National Realtors to boost home prices, agent commissions
Chicago-based @Properties says the 'copycat' lawsuit will fail, because it did not lead or influence National Realtors Association's policies or rules
Google to pay $700M to end Google Play store class actions; Lawyers to get up to $128M, states get $70M
The lawsuits accused Google of monopolizing control of the Android smartphone operating system and environment. About 71 million consumers could see $2-$7 each in refunds from the deal
McGlynn hears arguments on firearm registration injunction; State counsel: Ignorance of statute is no defense to criminal prosecution
EAST ST. LOUIS - Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois can move to enjoin registration of weapons and parts after the deadline passes on Jan. 1, U. S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said at a hearing on Dec. 12.
Illinois Supreme Court Amends Policy on Access For People With Disabilities
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today significant amendments to M.R. 25307 and the Court’s Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (Policy) to improve disability access for all Illinois courts.
Aziz Huq Writes About Trump’s Dictatorship Comments
When, in a Fox News town hall, Trump promised not to be a “dictator” except on “day one,” he was responding to a softball lobbed by the moderator, Sean Hannity: “You would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?”
Judge shuts down bid by Highland Park shooting plaintiffs to deny Smith & Wesson right to appeal
A federal judge agreed gunmaker Smith & Wesson had small chance to win on appeal to keep Highland Park lawsuits out of famously plaintiff-friendly Illinois state court, but said they have the right under federal law to appeal, no matter how fast plaintiffs want to move the case forward to a potentially big payout
Lawsuit: VW accused of refusing to help cops track carjacked vehicle, unless family paid fee
A family has filed suit against carmaker Volkswagen, accusing the company of refusing to help the police track down their stolen car after the family was carjacked in Libertyville, unless the family paid a fee to VW to enable location tracking.
Lawsuit: Elmwood Park High School didn't prevent male teacher from grooming girl for sex abuse
A female high school student has filed suit against Elmwood Park school district in River Grove, as well as other schools, accusing them of allowing a male teacher, who was allegedly known to be a sexual predator, to groom her and other girls for later sexual abuse.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Members of Committee on Pretrial Education
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the members of the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Pretrial Education (CPTE), the seventh Standing Committee of the Illinois Judicial College.
Fox Rothschild Partners With Diversity Lab on Commitment to Increase Disability Inclusion
Fox Rothschild joined more than 90 leading law firms in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada in partnering with Diversity Lab to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities.
Class action: Dave's Killer Bread not actually high in protein
A class action lawsuit accuses the makers of Dave's Killer Bread of misleading consumers by claiming their bread contains more protein than it actually does.
Printer JohnsByrne sued over worker fingerprint scans
Commercial printer JohnsByrne has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the company of allegedly wrongly requiring workers to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock.
Woman files injury lawsuit against two drivers, following vehicle accident in Chicago
CHICAGO – A passenger has filed a negligence lawsuit against her driver and another motorist, claiming that she was injured following a vehicle collision in Chicago.
Driver files injury lawsuit claiming negligence led to head-on collision in Chicago
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit against another motorist, claiming that he was injured following in a head-on collision in Chicago.
Driver files negligence lawsuit claiming injuries following rear-end collision in Des Plaines
CHICAGO – A driver has filed a negligence lawsuit against another motorist claiming that he was injured following a rear-end collision in Des Plaines.