News from November 2024
Distributor Alleges Snack Food Giants Misclassified Employees Violating Labor Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Campbell Soup Company and Snyder’s-Lance for allegedly misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Inmate's Estate Sues Illinois Prison Officials Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Death
A new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court accuses prison officials and healthcare providers of negligence leading to an inmate's tragic death during a heatwave.
Trucking Company Accused of Misclassifying Drivers Amidst Wage Theft Allegations
A new lawsuit accuses a trucking company and its owner of misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors to avoid paying fair wages.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant violated ADA & FMLA laws
Ellen Peterson is suing Wal-Mart Associates for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Plaintiff (financial institution) sues Defendant (guarantor) for Breach of Guaranty
Continental Bank has filed a lawsuit against Michael Irwin for failing to honor his guaranty on an equipment finance agreement involving several trucks after Rysoti Inc.'s default on payments led to significant financial losses for the bank
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Municipal Corporation Over Disability Accommodation
Tamara A. Edmonson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer—the City of Joliet—alleging violations under FMLA and ADA due to their failure to accommodate her medical condition post-surgery and subsequent termination without cause.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Against Online Account Administrator
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth, Inc., accusing it of failing to protect customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting over a million individuals.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local Cafe Under Title VII
Ryan Fitzsimmons has filed a lawsuit against Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Correctional Officer Alleges Age Discrimination Against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Michelle E. Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office alleging age discrimination following her termination as a correctional officer at age 52.
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Wrongful Termination Over Wage Dispute
Sonny Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Napleton’s River Oaks Motors alleging wrongful termination after raising concerns about unpaid wages.
Judge shuts off class action saying Evian can't be sold as 'natural spring water'
Consumers complained about microplastics leaching from bottles, but a federal judge said the term "natural" applies to the source of the water
Data Breach Lawsuit: Customer Accuses Debt Relief Service Provider Set Forth Inc
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of inadequate data protection leading to a massive data breach affecting over a million customers.
Consumers Allege Paint Manufacturer Misled Them with False '2x Coverage' Claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rust-Oleum Corporation alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their '2x Coverage Paint Products.'
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach by Former Business Partners Set Forth and Centrex Software
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth and Centrex Software following a massive data breach affecting over 1.5 million people.
Plaintiff Consulting Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breaching Non-Compete Agreement
International Services Inc., a leading consulting firm based in Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Christopher J. Given for allegedly violating non-compete agreements and soliciting company employees and clients unlawfully while...
Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States government for alleged negligence leading to Rodney Bradford's death from methadone toxicity while under federal care programs managed by UIC Mile Square Health Center staff including Dr.Nicole...
Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) of Jones Day receives The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award
Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), of counsel in the Firm's Issues & Appeals Practice in the Chicago Office, received The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award from ALM CEO Bill Carter at a ceremony in New York.
Lawsuit: IL law requiring insurers to pay for abortions tramples religious freedom rights
A group of pro-life groups and employers, including a private school and a manufacturer, filed suit against Gov. Pritzker and the state, saying the Reproductive Health Act violates their First Amendment rights and federal law by forcing them to pay for others' abortions against their religious beliefs
Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Greenberg Traurig’s Steven M. Malina Named to Securities Docket’s 2024 ‘Enforcement Elite’ List
Steven M. Malina, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Litigation Practice, was named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list.