News from May 2024
Brittany Hebeler sues Rooster Ag’ Realty, Inc. for gender discrimination and retaliation
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Brittany Hebeler has filed a lawsuit against Rooster Ag’ Realty, Inc.
Trich Enterprises sues City of Batavia for alleged racial discrimination and violation of property rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by Trich Enterprises, LLC and E. Hope Lootens against the City of Batavia and several individuals associated with it.
Lawyers seek $95M fees for settlements with 10 elite U.S. schools over alleged fin aid collusion
The lawsuit accuses 17 top U.S. colleges and universities, locally including Notre Dame, University of Chicago and Northwestern, of allegedly violating federal antitrust law by limiting financial aid and boosting the cost to attend their schools. Ten schools have settled thus far, collectively paying $285M
Lawsuit says Northwestern failed Jewish students by 'coddling' pro-Hamas, 'terror-supporting' encampment
A class action lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of a breach of contract with its Jewish students by allowing a pro-Hamas rife with antisemitic bigotry to continue on the campus' central lawn, allegedly in violation of university policies
Chrysoula sues Great Northern Insurance for breach of contract and declaratory judgment
In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract.
Francine Welborn sues Charles Truitt for violation of constitutional rights resulting in death
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Francine Welborn, as representative of the estate of Lovelle Antonio Jordan, against defendants Charles Truitt, Warden of the Stateville Correctional Center, and unknown Joe Doe correctional officers.
Judge says United Airlines workers can't keep trying to sue airline over Covid vax mandate; Appeal filed
The judge said plaintiffs haven't yet presented enough evidence to back up their claims the airline improperly discriminated against them by firing them or taking action against them to enforce the airline's Covid vaccine mandate.
Monica Bolyard sues Walgreens Boots Alliance for selling carcinogenic acne treatment products
Monica Bolyard, on behalf of herself and a class of others similarly situated, has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 1:24-cv-03138) on April 18, 2024.
Brian Sesto sues Pilkington North America for personal injury due to roof collapse
Brian Sesto has filed a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case ID 1:24-cv-03149, on April 19, 2024.
Daniel Catalan sues C&M Baling Systems Inc. for negligence and breach of duty
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, plaintiff Daniel Catalan has filed a lawsuit against C&M Baling Systems, Inc., and C&M Baling Systems Holdings, LLC., both North Carolina corporations.
Ghaida Abdelrahman sues Windy City-Fox Motorsports for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Illinois Human Rights Act
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois - Eastern Division, plaintiffs Ghaida Abdelrahman and Nicholas Solis have filed a lawsuit against Windy City-Fox Motorsports, LLC, Anthony G. Gilgio, and Matthew Sheahan.
Gwen Biasi sues American Medical Association for sex and age discrimination
Gwen Biasi has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, the American Medical Association (AMA), alleging sex and age discrimination.