News from October 2024
Employee Alleges Flavor Company & Staffing Agency of Race-Based Discrimination
Michael Gosa has filed a lawsuit against Flavorchem Corporation and RHM LLC for alleged racial discrimination and harassment during his employment as a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator. The complaint details derogatory remarks from coworkers and retaliatory termination after reporting these incidents to management without resolution.
Legally Blind Plaintiff Accuses Collectibles Company Pop Mart Americas Inc. of ADA Violations
A legally blind plaintiff has taken legal action against Pop Mart Americas Inc., alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties. The lawsuit seeks significant changes in corporate policies to ensure equal access for visually impaired users on their website.
Lawyers who sued Bears over anti-white discrimination allege double cross by ex-paralegal plaintiff
The Trent Law Firm, which appeared to have secured a settlement with the Chicago Bears in a lawsuit over alleged anti-white hiring discrimination, has asked for a time out, as they say they are suing an ex-paralegal at the firm who they accuse of sabotaging the deal out of anger at the amount of legal fees
Shook’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Team Expands With New Partner
The firm continues on the path of growth with new privacy and cybersecurity Partner Jad Sheikali.
Corporate Partner Robert Karr Jr. Rejoins Barnes & Thornburg in Chicago
Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to announce that Robert W. Karr Jr. has rejoined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in its Corporate Department.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors IAHA 42nd Annual Health Law Symposium
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 42nd Annual Health Law Symposium hosted by the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys (IAHA) on November 7 in Chicago, Illinois.
Glaub becomes first GOPer to run for countywide Cook judge since 2010, challenges DeCastro
Forty judgeships are on the ballot in Cook County this fall, but only five of those races are contested. Four of those contests are centered in judicial subcircuits based in Cook County's northwest suburbs. All other races feature Democrats running unopposed.
Greenberg Traurig’s Kerry Lin Davidson to Speak at The Employment Law Summit: Chicago
Kerry Lin Davidson, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Chicago Labor & Employment Practice, will speak at The Employment Law Summit: Chicago presented by CenterForce Oct. 16. Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor.
Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Huq Write About a Second Trump Term
Would a second Donald Trump presidency really imperil American democracy?
Judge peels off class action vs Kroger over effectiveness of lidocaine pain patches
A federal judge faulted prolific labeling fraud lawsuit filer attorney Spencer Sheehan for attempting to proceed with the class action by swapping out claims and plaintiffs, after the first claim didn't entirely pan out in court
William J. Rogers Receives 2024 JVR Lifetime Achievement Award
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner William J. Rogers was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Jury Verdict Reporter (JVR), a publication in Chicagoland that has documented jury verdicts in Illinois for decades.
Anjli Parrin Discusses CEDAW Report on Podcast
On 16 October 2024, Eszter Kismödi, Chief Executive of SRHM, spoke to James Yap, Acting Director of the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and Anjli Parrin, Director of the Global Human Rights Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School about a report which reviews Canada's complicity in violations of women’s rights to maternal healthcare in Gaza.
Thompson Coburn Labor & Employment Practice Extends Hiring Streak with New Partner in Chicago
Thompson Coburn announced that Emory D. Moore has joined the firm as a partner in the Labor & Employment practice in Chicago, where he will represent employers in complex employment litigation and human resources compliance matters.
IL counties can't end lawsuit accusing them of unconstitutionally taking homes over unpaid taxes
A Chicago federal judge said the counties can't beat the lawsuit by claiming they aren't violating the Constitution because state law allows private investors to keep the homes and the profits from the forced sales, not the governments themselves
Assisted Living Resident Alleges Arbitration Agreement Unconscionability Against Facility
In a recent ruling by the Illinois Appellate Court, Joan Hwang successfully challenged an arbitration agreement with Pathway LaGrange Property Owner after sustaining injuries at their assisted living facility in February 2023. The court found the agreement unconscionable due to its one-sided nature favoring the defendant and denied their motion to compel arbitration.
City Employees Allege Unlawful Enactment Against Chicago's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
A group of city employees filed a lawsuit challenging Chicago's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for lacking proper authorization details. Despite multiple amendments, their claims were dismissed for failing to state sufficient facts or legal backing.
Tom Ginsburg Lectures on Constitutional Democracy at Kalamazoo
Tom Ginsburg, the Leo Spitz Distinguished Service Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago, present the 2024 William Weber Lecture in Government and Society on Tuesday, October 15.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes Two Associates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly welcomes two associates to its Chicago office.
Nelson Mullins’ Chicago Practice Scales Up with New Commercial Litigation Partner
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Lina Powell to its litigation practice group in Chicago.
Plaintiff alleges private security firm engaged in excessive force during sports event
Eray Dursun has filed a lawsuit against Monterrey Security Consultants alleging unlawful seizure and excessive force during a soccer match at Soldier Field on October 7th last year. The case highlights serious accusations regarding Monterrey's hiring practices and previous incidents involving excessive force by its employees.