News from April 2024
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way.
Chicago parking meters owners say City Hall owes millions for not properly enforcing parking rules
Arbitrators ruled the city should pay $2M+ for not enforcing parking rules in neighborhoods in 2020, and the city could owe millions more for strategic maneuvers to bank $10M+ in 2021-2022. Chicago Parking Meters say it's also owed $36M more, as well, for other alleged lax enforcement
Robert Jones sues State of Illinois for violation of civil rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Robert Jones has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Corrections, Robert Jeffreys in his official capacity as Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Prisoner Review Board, James Montgomery in his official capacity as Chairman of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and Anthony Willis in his official capacity as Warden of the Menard Correctional Center.
Adebukola Adenekan sues Marklund Children’s Home for national origin-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
Adebukola Adenekan has filed a lawsuit against Marklund Children’s Home in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, under the case ID 1:24-cv-03043 on April 16, 2024.
Justin Randall sues Ace Hardware Corporation for data breach
Justin Randall has filed a class action lawsuit against Ace Hardware Corporation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case number 1:24-cv-03158, on April 19, 2024.
Annette Sanders sues CSX Transportation Inc. for wrongful death and survival action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act
The court case, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois on April 18, 2024, involves Annette Sanders, as the independent administrator of the estate of Joseph Sanders (deceased), and CSX Transportation Inc.
IL Supreme Court allows Raoul's motion to dismiss cross-appeal on claim that firearm liability law violated the three readings rule
The Illinois Supreme Court has allowed Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to dismiss Wood River attorney Thomas Maag’s cross-appeal on the three readings rule for lack of jurisdiction and rejected Maag’s motion for leave to respond as moot.
Iavor Stoyanov sues Himont Law Group for professional negligence
In a lawsuit filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, plaintiff Iavor Stoyanov has brought a professional negligence action against his former counsel Al-Haroon Husain and Husain’s law firm, Himont Law Group.
Amber Hines sues WSC-GSP CT Holdings VII for alleged injuries from a fall
Amber Hines, the plaintiff, has filed an appeal against WSC-GSP CT Holdings VII, LLC, Able Engineering Management Co., LLC, GlenStar Asset Management, LLC, Crown Energy Services, Inc. d/b/a Able Engineering Services, Inc., and The Millard Group, Inc., a Corporation d/b/a Millard Maintenance in the Appellate Court of Illinois.
Lavelle Delaney sues City of Chicago for employment discrimination and retaliation
In a case filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, plaintiff Lavelle Delaney has appealed against the City of Chicago.
Brian Muniz sues Tricon Construction for ADA violations
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Brian Muniz has filed a lawsuit against Tricon Construction, LLC.
Zachary Chernik sues AT&T Inc. for failure to secure and safeguard sensitive customer information
Zachary Chernik, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against AT&T Inc. and DirecTV in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Rebekah D. Villega sues Chicago Public Media for disability discrimination and retaliation
Rebekah D. Villega has filed a lawsuit against Chicago Public Media in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case number 1:24-cv-03137, on April 18, 2024.
Olubunmi Owagboriaye sues Rajashree Sen for personal injury due to fall on ice
The Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, heard a case (No. 1-23-0735) on March 25, 2024, involving plaintiff Olubunmi Owagboriaye and defendants Rajashree Sen and Atlas Realty Group.
Frederick Giles sues Sabert Corporation for unlawful collection and use of personal biometric identifiers
Frederick Giles, Marcus Jones, and Craig Riddle have filed a lawsuit against Sabert Corporation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Pedro Aponte sues Kevin Bradley for committing acts under color of law depriving them of their constitutional rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Pedro Aponte and Kate Diaz, parents of minor Angelo Aponte, have filed a lawsuit against defendants Illinois State Trooper Kevin Bradley and unknown Illinois State Troopers.
Mayce Aljazara sues Amazon.com Services LLC for unlawful denial of religious and disability accommodations
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Mayce Aljazara has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC (Case No. 1:24-cv-03177) on April 19, 2024.
TOHO Co., Ltd. sues the individuals for copyright and trademark infringement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, TOHO Co., Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against various individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and unincorporated associations identified in Schedule A.
Justin Scott Dawson sues United Airlines for wrongful termination and damage to professional reputation
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Justin Scott Dawson has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Kenyuata A Hester sues Northeastern Illinois University for violation of constitutional rights and Title IX
Kenyuata A Hester has filed a lawsuit against Northeastern Illinois University in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.