News from August 2024
Veteran Sues Local Police Department Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Rafael Taboada has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Cicero Police Department alleging unlawful detention and excessive use of force. The suit seeks over $50 million in damages for physical injuries and emotional distress stemming from an incident on August 31, 2023.
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Police Officer violated civil rights during unwarranted traffic stop
In a recent court filing dated August 5th, Samuel M. Herrera accuses Chicago Police Officer Cesar Astorga of conducting an unlawful traffic stop and search on May 24th without any legal justification. Represented by Ed Fox & Associates Ltd., Herrera seeks multiple forms of relief including general damages for emotional distress and punitive damages.
Day Laborers Sue City of Chicago and Home Depot Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations
Recent immigrants working as day laborers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Home Depot alleging severe abuse at the hands of off-duty police officers hired as security personnel. The suit details multiple incidents involving physical assaults motivated by racial discrimination between October 2023 and May 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Telecommunications Giant Violated Disability Rights
Pompey L. Hicks III has filed a lawsuit against AT&T Inc., alleging violations under both federal and state disability rights laws after enduring what he describes as discriminatory treatment following an ankle injury that limited his job capabilities.
Former Employee Alleges Hostile Work Environment Against Staffing Agency and Food Manufacturer
A former employee has sued Onin Staffing LLC and Element Food Solutions LLC for creating a hostile work environment leading to retaliatory discharge after reporting workplace issues including harassment and sexual misconduct allegations.
Troutman Pepper Announces 2025 Best Lawyers Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America® — the oldest peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession — has recognized 242 Troutman Pepper attorneys as Best Lawyers in America in its 2025 edition.
Elections hearing officer: New IL ballot access law shouldn't apply to GOP candidate who filed before law was signed
Illinois candidates and voters still await an Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a ballot access law, which GOPers say was designed to block them from the Nov. ballot. That decision shouldn't matter for at least one GOP candidate who filed the day before Pritzker signed the law, a hearing officer said
Plaintiff alleges Illinois State Trooper engaged in Racial Profiling
Douglas Bennett has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois State Trooper alleging false arrest and racial profiling stemming from an April traffic stop incident. The case highlights significant concerns about police conduct and constitutional violations.
Firefighters Accuse Chicago Fire Commissioner Of Racial Discrimination In Promotions
Three Chicago firefighters have filed a lawsuit against Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt alleging racial discrimination in promotional exams. The plaintiffs claim that their test scores were intentionally delayed to meet a racial quota for African-American promotions.
Plaintiff Alleges Racial Discrimination Against HVAC Company
Charles Ivy has filed a lawsuit against Besco Air Inc., alleging racial discrimination during his brief tenure at the company earlier this year. The suit claims that Ivy faced daily racial slurs and unfair termination based on race.
Plaintiff Alleges Gross Negligence Led to Son's Death in Winnebago County Jail
Pamela Littrell has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana and others alleging gross negligence leading to her son's death due to untreated opioid withdrawal while detained at Winnebago County Jail. The suit seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs.
Chicago Resident Alleges False Arrest by Franklin Park Police
Anthony McFadden has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Police Officer Alf Quinones and the Village of Franklin Park of false arrest and civil rights violations stemming from an incident in May 2023 where he was wrongfully detained and prosecuted without probable cause.
Seven Clausen Miller Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Clausen Miller is proud to announce that seven attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their exemplary work and accomplishments in their practice areas.
Orlando Senior Associate Chip Gray Honored with Veteran Leadership Award
Profiles in Diversity Journal has designated Nelson Mullins senior associate Chip Gray with a 2024 Veteran Leadership award.
Locke Lord General Counsel and Executive Committee Member Jennifer Kenedy Appointed Lifetime Member of The Chicago Network
Locke Lord General Counsel and Executive Committee Member Jennifer Kenedy has been selected as a lifetime member of The Chicago Network, an invitation-only prestigious group comprising the city’s most influential women leaders at the forefront of business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Local Youth Organization
Allen W. Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a youth technical specialist from June 2022 until January 2024 when he was terminated.
Illinois Man Alleges Retaliation by Former Employer Over Medical Leave Request
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against Supernova Lending LLC alleging interference with his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights and retaliatory termination following a request for medical leave due to severe stomach issues. The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including back pay with interest and compensatory damages.
Former Employee Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination Against Security Services Company
A former security guard has filed a lawsuit against Allied Universal Security Services alleging pregnancy-based discrimination and retaliation under Title VII and PWFA laws. The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including back pay with interest and compensatory damages.
Municipal Corporation Accused of Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation
A new lawsuit alleges severe workplace discrimination and retaliation within a municipal corporation in Illinois. Filed by Jasjeet Sangha against the Village of Glendale Heights and its Village President Chodri Ma Khokhar, the complaint details racial harassment and unlawful demands leading to a hostile work environment.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Bob Rohrman Auto Group
William Wilson has filed a lawsuit against Bob Rohrman Auto Group alleging race and age discrimination leading to wrongful termination. The case highlights derogatory comments made by a general manager and promises unfulfilled by company directors.