News from October 2024
Former Employee Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination Against In Home Senior Care Services
Chardonae Bostic has filed a lawsuit against In Home Senior Care Services alleging pregnancy discrimination leading to wrongful termination. Filed in October at Illinois' Northern District Court, the suit claims violations under Title VII and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act with demands for compensation and damages.
Plaintiffs Accuse Village Municipality of Civil Rights Violations Over Unlawful Searches
Gurnee Motel LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Gurnee alleging multiple unauthorized searches violating civil rights laws. Filed in October 2024 in Illinois' Northern District Court, this case highlights accusations of racial discrimination and seeks over $750,000 in damages plus punitive measures against municipal authorities for repeated constitutional breaches.
Canada Goose accuses e-commerce operators of trademark infringement
Canada Goose Inc., an iconic outerwear manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce operators accused of selling counterfeit products using its trademarks without authorization. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 11th, this case seeks both injunctive relief and significant monetary damages against these online sellers who allegedly deceive consumers with fake Canada Goose merchandise.
Plaintiff Alleges Saint Anthony Hospital Engaged in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Timothy Matthews has taken legal action against Saint Anthony Hospital for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Filed on October 8th in Illinois' Northern District Court, this case underscores claims of inappropriate workplace conduct leading to wrongful termination following complaints about such behavior.
Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailers Sold Counterfeit Beauty Products
Alisan Fine Art Co., a Hong Kong-based company known for its beauty products, has filed a lawsuit against numerous online retailers for allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its trademarked items. Filed in an Illinois federal court on October 7th, this case seeks substantial damages and aims to halt further infringement activities by these retailers.
Plaintiff alleges former employer OneDigital Medicare Services violated ADA through discrimination
Cortney Warren has taken legal action against OneDigital Medicare Services for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Filed in October at the Northern District of Illinois court, Warren claims discrimination based on her asthma condition led to unsafe working conditions prompting her resignation. She seeks damages for lost wages and emotional distress while represented by Sulaiman Law Group Ltd.
Plaintiff alleges Pharmaceutical Company misled public on Infant Formula Safety
A mother has filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories claiming their cow's milk-based infant formula caused her premature child to develop a life-threatening condition known as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). The suit highlights extensive research indicating increased risks associated with such formulas and accuses Abbott of failing to warn consumers adequately while continuing aggressive marketing practices.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Educational Entity Under ADA
Jasmine Wesley has filed a lawsuit against Distinctive Schools claiming violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Filed in the Northern District of Illinois on October 8th, the suit alleges discrimination based on disability after being diagnosed with cancerous conditions requiring medical leave which led to non-renewal of employment without justification or accommodation.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Crash Champions discriminated based on disability and sex
Brandy Gunderson has filed a lawsuit against Crash Champions in federal court alleging discrimination based on disability and sex under ADA and Title VII laws. The case outlines incidents of harassment by management leading to constructive discharge after accommodations were denied despite medical needs related to seizures triggered by stress.
Nursing homes can use Pritzker Covid orders to block suits over Covid deaths
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled trial lawyers can't entirely sidestep emergency orders issued by Gov. JB Pritzker at the onset of the Covid pandemic to hit nursing homes with lawsuits over Covid deaths, even though the governor's orders appeared to protect them from such lawsuits
Lovitedo LLC accuses foreign entities operating online marketplaces of patent infringement
Lovitedo LLC has filed a lawsuit against unnamed foreign entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products online that infringe on its patent rights. Filed in the Northern District of Illinois on October 8th, this case highlights a sophisticated network using aliases to market unauthorized goods via platforms like Amazon.com.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Honeyberry Pancakes & Cafe
Anthony Garcia has taken legal action against Honeyberry Pancakes & Cafe over alleged discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation during his employment there earlier this year. Filed in federal court in Illinois on October 7th, the lawsuit details instances of unequal treatment and harassment leading up to Garcia's termination in August 2024.
Grumpy Cat Limited Accuses Online Marketplaces of Trademark Infringement
Grumpy Cat Limited has filed a lawsuit against several online marketplaces for allegedly selling counterfeit products using its famous trademark without permission. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 11th, 2024, this case seeks to protect consumers from deception while demanding injunctive relief and monetary compensation for damages caused by these unlawful activities.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination by High School Board Over Promotion Practices
Victor Chielo has taken legal action against his former employer—the Board of Education at Proviso Township High School—alleging racial discrimination in their promotion practices. Filed on October 8th in Illinois' Northern District Court, this case highlights discrepancies in salary and advancement opportunities between him and less qualified non-black colleagues.
Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Violates ADA Due To Inaccessible Website
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against Presidio Brands over allegations that their website fails to accommodate visually-impaired users as required by law. Filed in Illinois federal court on October 11th, this case underscores ongoing accessibility challenges faced by disabled consumers in digital spaces.
'A downward spiral': Biz groups, legal reformers urge IL high court to nix bid to kill anti-forum shopping rule
The filings come in response to an attempt by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association to seize on a dispute over the constitutionality of a controversial state law to win a long sought policy goal, which would funnel lawsuits into Cook, Madison and St. Clair counties, in pursuit of bigger, easier verdicts
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Property Managers Over Parking Lot Fall
A woman's appeal against property managers for injuries sustained in a parking lot fall has been denied by an Illinois appellate court. Rossmid Lopez-Arana sued Brian Properties and others for negligence after falling on ice-covered pavement but failed to prove unnatural accumulation caused her injuries according to judges' ruling.
Seventh Circuit Education Seminar 2024 on October 18
Brian Shaw will serve as one of the moderators at the American College of Bankruptcy's Seventh Circuit Education Seminar.
Scandal-struck prominent Cook County judges draw negative election recommendations from legal groups
The Illinois State Bar Association particularly recommended voters not support the retention bids this fall for Cook County Judges E. Kenneth Wright, Kathy Flanagan and Shannon O'Malley, aka Philip Spiwak. Other judges drawing negative reviews included Lisa Ann Marino and Ieshia E. Gray.
Plaintiff alleges used car dealer Nitro Detergent Specialists of fraudulent misrepresentation
Brendan Moore's lawsuit against Nitro Detergent Specialists over alleged fraud in a used car sale has been dismissed with prejudice by an Illinois court. The case centered around claims of concealed damage history in a vehicle sold under an “as is” agreement.