News from September 2024
Tenant Sues Property Management Company Over Hidden Fees
A new class-action lawsuit accuses a major property management company of inflating rental costs through hidden fees for basic services like pest control and trash removal. Filed by Stephany Williams in Illinois federal court on behalf of affected tenants, the suit seeks damages and an end to these deceptive practices.
Father Sues Charter School Principal for Interference with Parental Rights
Raul Vasquez has filed a lawsuit against CICS Bucktown principal Kory T. Kliebert alleging interference with his parental rights through fraudulent enrollment practices and retaliatory actions aimed at manipulating custody determinations in favor of his soon-to-be ex-wife. The case was filed in the Northern District of Illinois on September 16th.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Housing Association
Beatrice Aponte has filed a lawsuit against The Oak Brook Club Association alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her employment as an administrative assistant. The suit details multiple incidents involving derogatory remarks about her race and national origin as well as retaliation for speaking out against such behavior.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against New Choice Intervention
Brianna Jackson has filed a lawsuit against New Choice Intervention Inc., alleging multiple violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint includes accusations of discrimination based on disability, failure to accommodate said disability, harassment related to disability status, and retaliatory actions following requests for reasonable accommodations.
Truck Driver Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Logistics Companies
A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against two logistics companies alleging disability discrimination after being terminated due to his hearing aid. The suit claims violations under the ADA including failure to accommodate and retaliation.
Former Truck Driver Sues Roadpulse Logistics Over Wage Violations
Tyrus Pierce has filed a class-action lawsuit against Roadpulse Logistics LLC alleging wage violations due to misclassification as an independent contractor instead of an employee. The suit seeks unpaid wages among other damages for affected drivers.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination and retaliation by employer
Irma Rosas has filed a lawsuit against Planta River North LLC alleging racial discrimination and retaliation following an incident involving racially insensitive remarks made by a coworker. The suit details subsequent reductions in work hours and undesirable job reassignments which led to her constructive termination.
Former Executive Sues Prominent Wine Company Over Alleged Age Discrimination
Michael Stein has filed a lawsuit against Terlato Wine Group Ltd., alleging wrongful termination due to age discrimination among other claims after more than a decade-long career marked by significant achievements within the company.
Patient Alleges Major Healthcare Provider Failed to Protect Sensitive Data
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) by Alexandra Phelps in response to a significant data breach affecting nearly 183,000 patients' sensitive personal information. The suit claims that IBJI failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures leading to unauthorized access by hackers who remained undetected for over a month.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Staffing Agency and Manufacturer
Ricky Nelson has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against Aerotek Inc., a staffing agency, and Atkore Management Inc., a manufacturer specializing in electrical products. The suit claims violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act following Nelson's termination in January 2024.
Judge: Revlon can't yet use bankruptcy court orders to pare down hair relaxer lawsuits
A Chicago federal judge rejected Revlon's attempt to pull the plug on what Revlon said was an attempt by plaintiffs to use class action litigation to pull an "end-run around" orders from a New York bankruptcy court limiting the number of lawsuits Revlon must face claiming its hair relaxer products caused cancer
Professor Sues DePaul University Over Alleged Contract Breach Following Controversial Article
A tenured philosophy professor at DePaul University has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging breach of contract after facing criticism for an article he wrote supporting Israel's annexation of Palestinian territories. The court dismissed most claims due to insufficient evidence while highlighting key legal principles regarding academic freedom and defamation.
Plaintiff Alleges Trucking Company Misclassified Drivers as Independent Contractors
Alex Theodore has filed a class-action lawsuit against Bravo Express Transportation Co., alleging misclassification of truck drivers as independent contractors rather than employees and numerous wage violations under state and federal laws.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination by Global Shipping Giant
Craig Smith has filed a lawsuit against FedEx Corporation and FedEx Express alleging racial discrimination and retaliation leading to his wrongful termination after nearly four decades with the company. The suit details numerous instances of alleged misconduct by his supervisor Sandra Braxton and seeks various forms of relief including compensation for lost wages and punitive damages.
Employee Sues Golf Management Company Over Data Breach
A significant data breach at a leading golf sports management company has led to a class action lawsuit filed by an employee who claims his sensitive personal information was compromised due to inadequate cybersecurity measures. The suit seeks compensatory damages and injunctive relief among other remedies.
Plaintiff accuses Illinois Bone & Joint Institute of Negligence in Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Illinois Bone & Joint Institute alleging negligence in protecting sensitive patient data. Filed by Brian Holovaty on behalf of nearly 183,000 affected individuals, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while demanding improved data security measures from IBJI.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against School District Under ADA
Stella Weisfus has filed a lawsuit against Elwood Community Consolidated School District alleging severe discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint highlights multiple instances where reasonable accommodations were denied or delayed due to her chronic health condition.
Plaintiff accuses staffing agency and manufacturing company of racial discrimination
Ricky Nelson has filed a lawsuit against Aerotek Inc. and Atkore Management Inc., alleging racial discrimination during his employment as a forklift driver at Atkore's distribution center in Harvey, Illinois. The suit seeks compensation for lost wages, emotional distress damages among other reliefs.
Plaintiff Alleges Age Discrimination Against Transportation Company
Bensimon Chourafi has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against EMR Express Inc., claiming they refused to hire him due to his age despite his qualifications. The suit seeks back pay, compensatory damages, and other reliefs.
Man Alleges Village Police Violated Civil Rights in Unlawful Home Entry
Denzel Edwards has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Maywood and Sergeant Babicz alleging unlawful entry into his home and false arrest. The case involves accusations of civil rights violations stemming from an incident on September 17, 2022.