News from November 2024
Plaintiff Alleges USPS Sex Discrimination
Nicole A. Allen has filed a lawsuit against USPS citing sex discrimination and retaliation violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Cook County Dems cruise in five contested races for circuit court judge seats
While votes continue to be counted, Democratic candidates for judge in Cook County scored easy wins over Republican challengers in the handful of contested judicial races presented to voters this fall, including in the first contested general election race for countywide judge in 14 years
Thompson Coburn Earns Top-Tier Rankings in U.S. News 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ Survey
Thompson Coburn earned nine national first-tier rankings in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey (by BL Rankings).
BFKN Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2025
BFKN has been recognized in the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms" list for 2025.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Michael Zink As Judge in 20th Subcircuit of Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Michael Zink has been appointed as a judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County.
77 of 78 Cook County judges poised to retain seats on bench; O'Malley falling short
Of three Cook County judges touched by scandal in recent weeks, voters appeared poised to grant two - Kathy Flanagan and E. Kenneth Wright - new six-year terms on the bench. Judge Shannon O'Malley, however, appeared to be falling short of the required 60% "Yes" vote threshold, according to incomplete results
Coca-Cola can't seal up class action over artificial sweeteners in Fresca
Legal dispute redounds to definition of 'soda water'
Martha Nussbaum Discusses Fear in Politics
Election Day and the polls are open across Illinois until 7 p.m.
Amy Manning, Angelo Russo Honored Again as Lawdragon Leading Litigators
McGuireWoods Chicago partners Amy Manning and Angelo Russo again have been recognized among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against United Ground Express Under ADA
Larissa Marcano has filed a lawsuit against United Ground Express alleging discrimination based on her autism diagnosis under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff alleges former employer accused of Retaliatory Discharge
Barry Aldred has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC alleging wrongful termination and defamation following a workplace injury incident involving chlorine gas exposure.
Police Sergeant Alleges Sexual Harassment Against City of Chicago
A Chicago police sergeant has taken legal action against the City of Chicago, alleging persistent sexual harassment by a superior officer.
Plaintiff Antoine Jones alleges Mapei U.S.A. Corp., former employer, of Disability Discrimination
Antoine Jones has taken legal action against former employer Mapei U.S.A. Corp., claiming discrimination based on disability following surgery-related limitations and retaliation linked to medical leave usage under ADA and FMLA laws.
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Engaged in Sexual Harassment
Karli Duran has filed a lawsuit against Rizza Buick GMC Cadillac Inc., accusing them of sexual harassment and discrimination during her tenure as a service manager.
'Unconstitutional affront:' Federal judge strikes down Illinois 'assault weapons' ban
Saying the law falls far short under the Constitution, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn entered an injunction which would block the state from enforcing Gov. Pritzker's ban on so-called 'assault weapons.' The ruling is stayed for 30 days, pending an expected appeal from the state
Two scandal-marked Cook County judges to be investigated by state
Cook County's chief judges recommended Judges E. Kenneth Wright and Shannon O'Malley be investigated by the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board. The JIB can recommend further action. The judges have been accused in a press report of living outside of Cook County, which could violate the state constitution
Plaintiff alleges City of Chicago Police Officers engaged in Wrongful Arrest
Schanise Barfield has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the City of Chicago and several police officers of violating her constitutional rights through wrongful arrest and detention stemming from an incident in December 2014 involving fabricated...
Vic Des Laurier Shares Insights on the Commercial Finance Industry with ABL Advisor
Thompson Coburn Chicago partner Vic Des Laurier is featured in a new interview with ABL Advisor.
Plaintiff alleges healthcare logistics company failed to accommodate disabilities
Kevin Bogusz has filed a lawsuit against Medspeed LLC alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to failure in accommodating his ADHD, depression, and anxiety while employed as a systems administrator.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Retailer Engaged in Discriminatory Practices Leading to Unjust Termination
Halida Alesevic has taken legal action against Walmart alleging racial, religious, age-based discrimination alongside retaliation leading to wrongful termination after years of service at their Plainfield store location