News from April 2024
Class action objector hawk Ted Frank will be allowed to intervene in investor lawsuit, challenging 'mootness fees'
Federal appeals panel derided busywork to generate attorney payments, says a lower court judge was wrong to block attorney Ted Frank from intervening directly in proceedings over whether lawyers unfairly reaped fees for cases vs Akorn they quickly mooted
IL Supreme Court: Law restricting where registered sex offenders can live is constitutional
Kane County man who ended up sleeping in his car after he was ordered out of his home because a daycare was in operation nearby still has a chance to plead his individual case. But the law, on its face, does not violate constitutional rights, the state high court ruled
Brandon Smietana sues Bradford Stephens for alleged fraud and extortion against Skycoin Global Foundation Limited
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Brandon Smietana, Skycoin Global Foundation Limited, and Symbolic Analytics Inc. against defendants Bradford Stephens, Aaron Kunstman, Ryan Eagle, Joel Wayne Cuthriell, Morgen Peck, Catherine Byerly, American Publishers Inc., and unknown individuals and companies.
Mario Nisvis sues New City Moving LLC for violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Mario Nisvis has filed a class action lawsuit against New City Moving LLC.
Rachel Vazquez sues Anthony Jones for wrongful death
Rachel Vazquez, Special Administrator of the Estate of Juan Mesarina, has filed a lawsuit against Anthony Jones in the Fifth Municipal District - Law Division court.
The Bernstein Law Firm sues Steven Ciaccio for breach of contract
The Bernstein Law Firm, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Steven Ciaccio and Philip Ciaccio in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Jane Doe A sues Glenview Park District for negligence leading to sexual exploitation and misconduct
Jane Doe A, on behalf of her minor daughter Jane Doe B, has filed a lawsuit against Glenview Park District in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Robert Jiles sues Dart X for alleged violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiffs Robert Jiles and Kerry Lott have filed a class action lawsuit against Dart X, Inc.
Robert Jiles sues DRT Transportation for unlawful biometric scanning and storage practices
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Robert Jiles has filed a class action lawsuit against DRT Transportation, LLC.
Tracy Robinson sues City of Chicago for malicious prosecution, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Tracy Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, Julius Givens, and two unidentified individuals referred to as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2.
Darryl Riles sues MNS1 Express Inc. for violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Darryl Riles has filed a class action lawsuit against MNS1 Express Inc.
Jane Doe sues The Endorphin Effect, Inc. for sexual assault during a therapeutic massage session
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, a lawsuit was filed on 4/5/2024 (Case ID: 2024L003725) by plaintiff Jane Doe against The Endorphin Effect, Inc., Triumph Sports, and Humberto Medina.
Class action accuses Windy City Limo over alleged driver face scans
Windy City Limousine Company is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using face-scanning cameras to monitor its drivers without proper consent, in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Brookfield Properties says Andy Frain, insurers reneging on duties to help defend vs lawsuits over S. Carolina mall shootings
The lawsuit seeks to compel the defendants to assist with defending against lawsuits brought by victims of a 2022 mass shooting at the Columbiana Centre shopping mall.
Cook County jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $45M in talc powder asbestos verdict
Jurors agreed a woman who died of mesothelioma likely contracted her illness from using talc baby powder and other products which allegedly may have contained asbestos fibers. Such studies have been assailed by critics as 'junk science'
Ex-Onward restaurant owner pressing on with court fight vs Loyola over restaurant's demise
Restaurateur Michael Olszewski says Loyola University undermined and "kicked to the curb" the Onward Rogers Park fine dining restaurant into which Olszewski said he sunk more than $1M, at Loyola's request. The university says Olszewski "caused problems" for years and didn't pay rent during the Covid shutdowns
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints 12 Judges To Circuit Court of Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of 12 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Woman for Stealing Nearly $250,000 Through State Treasurer Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County woman who allegedly stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division.
Privacy class action firms jockey for control of 23andMe data breach claims; Edelson calls for new approach
Data privacy class action firm Edelson P.C. is seeking to control 40 class actions, potentially worth huge money, against 23andMe for allegedly allowing genetic info to be stolen in a data breach. In a new filing, Edelson is asking courts to reconsider how they decide which lawyers should lead
Glock seeks to take Chicago's anti-gun lawsuit to federal court
Firearms maker Glock has filed a motion to remove Mayor Brandon Johnson's lawsuit, in partnership with anti-guns rights activists, from Cook County's courts to federal court. The lawsuit claims Glock's semiautomatic pistols are too easily modified into "machine guns"