News from June 2024
Former Dispatcher Alleges Disability Discrimination Against CEVA Logistics
Cynthia Vences has filed a lawsuit against CEVA Logistics alleging disability discrimination under the ADA after being terminated due to PTSD-related limitations. The case includes claims of failure to accommodate and retaliation.
Supreme Court Rules Committee to Hold Public Hearing on July 17
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on four proposals on July 17, 2024, at a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago.
Family Office Tax Webinar Series: Salt on the Wound: Navigating State and Local Taxation of Modern Trusts on June 6, 2024
Taxes can have a significant impact on family offices, influencing decisions around structure, investing and overall planning strategies.
Plaintiffs Accuse FR8 Solutions Inc., CEO Alen Kajdic of Fraudulent Underpayment Practices
A group of truck drivers has filed a class action lawsuit against FR8 Solutions Inc., alleging systematic underpayment through fraudulent practices orchestrated by CEO Alen Kajdic and accountant Azra Begovic. The plaintiffs seek compensation for lost wages and punitive damages under RICO statutes.
Plaintiff Alleges Great Lakes Infotronics Violated Biometric Privacy Laws
Robyn Mills has filed a class action lawsuit against Great Lakes Infotronics alleging violations of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The suit claims unauthorized collection and storage of biometric data without proper consent.
Federal labor law doesn't block all state biometrics claims over fingerprint scans, judge says
A federal judge ruled federal labor law and union contracts don't necessarily apply to block lawsuits under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, if the lawsuits allege employees' privacy rights under that law were violated before they joined the union and their relationship with their employer became governed by a collective bargaining agreement
Plaintiff Daniel Sullivan Accuses Hostess Brands LLC of Employment Discrimination
Daniel Sullivan has filed a lawsuit against Hostess Brands LLC and its successor The J.M. Smucker Company alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Illinois Human Rights Act. He seeks reinstatement or front pay along with compensatory damages among other reliefs.
National Guard Member Alleges Discrimination by City Employer Over Military Leave
Donmarcus Woods has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago claiming discrimination related to his military service obligations under USERRA and ISERRA laws. The case highlights alleged discrepancies in pay raises and seniority recognition due to military leaves taken by Woods during his tenure with the city's Department of Streets and Sanitation.
Jewish Student Sues Northwestern University Over Alleged Antisemitism on Campus
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Northwestern University by a Jewish student alleging pervasive antisemitism on campus following an attack in Israel by Hamas. The plaintiff seeks damages and institutional changes to address these issues.
Attorney General Raoul Calls for Doj Investigation Into Murder of Garrett Foster Following Texas Pardon
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster, who was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas when protesting racial injustice.
Locke Lord Partner Matt Furton Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
Chicago Locke Lord Partner Matt Furton has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA).
Seatbelts for Business: Best Practices to Protect Your Business When Things Don’t Go as Planned on June 4, 2024
Jeremy Glenn, Christopher Hennessy, and Brian Shaw will present “Seatbelts for Business: Best Practices to Protect Your Business When Things Don’t Go as Planned” with Neema Varghese, Managing Director at NV Consulting Services, for the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Quinn Emanuel Ranked by The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA has once again ranked 17 attorneys across 9 practice areas in 6 jurisdictions.
Ashlee Johnson Alleges Biometric Privacy Violations Against Synel Americas
Ashlee Johnson has filed a class action lawsuit against Synel Americas alleging violations of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The suit claims that Synel unlawfully collected and stored employee biometric data without proper consent or disclosure.
Plaintiff Alleges Retaliation Against Old Dominion Freight Line Inc
John Kararo has filed a detailed complaint accusing Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., its VP of Human Resources Dee Dee Cox, and unnamed managers of retaliation following his involvement in protected activities such as filing a class action lawsuit under BIPA and workers' compensation claims. The suit seeks damages including lost wages and reputational harm among other reliefs.
Antonio Morris Sues Walmart’s App-Based Delivery Platform Over Alleged Biometric Data Violations
Antonio Morris has filed a class action lawsuit against Walmart’s delivery platform Spark alleging improper collection and storage of biometric data without consent. The case highlights potential privacy risks faced by drivers due to unauthorized use of facial geometry scans.
Plaintiff Alleges S.C. Johnson & Son Misled Consumers About Safety of Disinfectant Products
Patrick McGrath has filed a class action lawsuit against S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., claiming that their disinfectant products were falsely marketed as safe for homes with children and pets despite containing harmful chemicals. The case seeks various forms of relief including restitution and injunctive measures against further deceptive advertising practices.
More GOP candidates join court case vs IL Dems over 'candidate slating' ballot blocking law
Democrats told a Springfield judge she needs to can the case, saying the changes to the election rules in the middle of the 2024 election cycle don't violate anyone's rights, and judges have no place deciding if state lawmakers abided by the constitution in deciding how candidates can get on the ballot