News from January 2024
Class action accuses Statebridge of attempting to wrongly collect on allegedly delinquent second mortgages
Statebridge Company, LLC is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly attempting to illegally collect time-barred second mortgages.
Class action accuses Talerico Martin bakery over worker fingerprint scans
Talerico Martin Retail Bakery, a Summit-based company, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Judicial misconduct complaint alleges oral argument policies in district court discriminate based on race and sex
The America First Legal Foundation filed a complaint against three district judges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming “ongoing unlawful judicial race and sex discrimination” for policies established four years ago that allegedly “incentivize” law firms to task newer, female or minority attorneys with presenting oral arguments.
'Political winds:' Biz groups urge judge to nix power grab by City Hall in metal yard permit case
Business advocacy groups warned of dire consequences for Chicago and its economy if City Hall is allowed to use "public health" to justify changing the rules midstream when evaluating industrial development permits, as it did when denying $80M Southside Recycling project
13 HB Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers, and 1 has been named a 2024 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Nine Reed Smith lawyers from Chicago on 2024 Super Lawyers lists
Legal directory Super Lawyers has included four Reed Smith lawyers in its Illinois Super Lawyers list, and five more of the firm's lawyers are on its Rising Stars list, global law firm Reed Smith today announced.
IL Supreme Court says temp worker firms can be sued for collusion under state antitrust laws
A unanimous state Supreme Court said nothing in Illinois law protects temporary worker staffing firms and the employers to whom they supply workers from lawsuits accusing them of conspiring to hold down worker wages and prevent worker poaching by competitors.
Morgan Lewis Represents Bp Plc in Us Offshore Wind Joint Venture Restructuring
Morgan Lewis acted as US counsel to BP plc and its affiliates in restructuring its offshore wind venture with Equinor Wind US.
Recent Developments in Environmental Law That Are Affecting Transactions and Businesses on February 1, 2024
Changes in environmental law affect a variety of industries, impacting everything from business operations to real estate and corporate transactions.
Driver sued for negligence after rear-end collision on Western Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO — An individual has filed a lawsuit against another driver who allegedly rear-ended them at 9213 S. Western Avenue in Chicago.
Driver allegedly causes accident while making U-turn at intersection of North and Hoyne Avenue in Chicago
CHICAGO — A driver is being sued for damages after allegedly colliding with another vehicle while attempting to make a U-turn at the intersection of North and Hoyne Avenue in Chicago.
Two motorists sue tow truck driver for allegedly crashing into them while they were making a turn
CHICAGO — Two motorists have filed a lawsuit after a tow truck driver allegedly struck their vehicle while trying to drive around them when they were making a turn.
Class action accuses Seafood City Markets over worker fingerprint scans
Seafood City Supermarkets, a subsidiary of SFC Foods Chicago Inc., is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly violating Illinois' biometrics privacy law by requiring workers to scan their fingerprints, allegedly without notice and consent required by Illinois' biometrics privacy law
Class action accuses PlentyofFish of wrongly scanning users' faces
Dating service PlentyofFish has been accused in a class action lawsuit of unlawfully scanning users' faces during the sign-up process. The suit alleges that this practice violates Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
Negligence lawsuit filed following traffic collision at intersection of Harlem Avenue and Dempster Street in Niles
CHICAGO — A negligence lawsuit has been filed against a driver who allegedly failed to yield the proper right of way when entering the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Dempster Street in Niles, causing a vehicle collision.
Lawyer claims Ravinia wrongly kicked her off Women's Board, sullied her reputation
A Glencoe lawyer says the Ravinia Festival Association board overstepped its authority and defamed her when ousting her from the volunteer Women's Board over "unethical conduct" accusations
Dykema Announces Executive Board Appointments
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that the firm has selected six members to serve on its Executive Board for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2024.
Mayer Brown successfully defends landmark Illinois pension reform law
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of a landmark consolidation of the state’s municipal police and fire pension plans, defended by lawyers in Mayer Brown’s Chicago office on behalf of the Illinois Firefighters’ Pension Investment Fund.
Class action accuses Lazer Spot of allegedly not paying 'yard jockeys' all OT owed
Trucking company Lazer Spot, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages to its "yard jockeys", thereby violating federal and state wage laws.
Evanston's ex-DEI officer says city wrongly fired him for supporting Palestinians amid Gaza conflict
Liam Bird, the former Manager of Organizational Performance and Equity for the City of Evanston, Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against the city and several officials, alleging he was unlawfully terminated due to his support for Palestinians amid Israeli operations against Hamas in Gaza. The defendants named in the suit include Mayor Daniel Biss, City Manager Luke Stowe, interim Corporation Counsel Alexandra Ruggie, and the City of Evanston itself.