News from 2024
Appeals panel gives new life to class action vs Cook Sheriff over jail inmate dental care
2-1 decision says circuit judge misread appellate precedent in shutting down the class action lawsuit
Tyrone Isom Jr. sues Mayor Tiffany Henyard for misleading business license denial
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit was filed on April 23, 2024, by plaintiffs Tyrone Isom Jr., Elite Clientle Inc., and Isom and Sole Inc. against defendants Mayor Tiffany Henyard (individually and as Mayor of the Village of Dolton), Inspector Kim Alston, Keith Freeman, Carmen Carlisle and Village of Dolton.
Lisa Johnson sues Amazon.com Services for unlawful collection and use of biometric data
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Lisa Johnson has filed a class action lawsuit against Amazon.com Services, LLC.
Latay Williams sues United Parcel Service for sex-based discrimination
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Latay Williams has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS).
Tubuka Evans sues Prode for sex/gender-based and race-based harassment and discrimination
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Tubuka Evans has filed a lawsuit against Prode, Inc. d/b/a Jiffy Lube #238 under case ID 1:24-cv-03245 on April 23, 2024.
Voltstar Technologies sues Salom America Company for patent infringement
Voltstar Technologies, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Salom America Company for patent infringement in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, under the case number 1:24-cv-03242 on April 23, 2024.
Janet Wallach sues Silvercreek Realty Group for engaging in anti-competitive measures in the real estate broker services market
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Janet Wallach has filed a class action lawsuit against Silvercreek Realty Group LLC (Case No. 1:24-cv-3356) on April 25, 2024.
Mariano Antonio Soto De Leon sues King Pho Chicago for unpaid minimum wages and overtime compensation
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, plaintiffs Mariano Antonio Soto De Leon and Adem Alkan have filed a lawsuit against King Pho Chicago, LLC and Hoang Viet Nguyen.
Aileen Robinson sues City of Chicago for harassment, intimidation, and retaliation
A lawsuit has been filed by Aileen Robinson against the City of Chicago and Yolanda Talley in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Eric Jones sues Amazon.com Services LLC for disability discrimination and retaliation
Eric Jones has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Nicole Banks sues City of Chicago for unlawful and violent policing tactics leading to Dexter Reed's death
Nicole Banks, as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Dexter Antonio Reed, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago and several officers from the Chicago Police Department.
Jamil Ladell Moore sues Foxtrot Retail for failure to provide notice of mass layoff or plant closing
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Jamil Ladell Moore has filed a class action lawsuit against Foxtrot Retail, Inc., Outfox Hospitality LLC, and Dom’s Market LLC.
Matt Marek sues ASR Group International Inc. for illegal price fixing of white refined table sugar
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, plaintiffs Matt Marek, Debbie Hale, Stephen Reeves, and Tammy Tacito have filed a class action lawsuit against ASR Group International Inc., American Sugar Refining Inc., Domino Foods Inc., United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative f/k/a United Sugars Corporation, Michigan Sugar Company, Commodity Information Inc., and Richard Wistisen.
Alison Credit sues ProMedica Employment Services for wrongful termination
Alison Credit has filed a lawsuit against ProMedica Employment Services LLC, Oak Lawn East Skilled Nursing Facility LLC, and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Norma Colin sues Wal-Mart Associates for violations of civil rights and disability acts
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Norma Colin has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., doing business as Sam's Club.
Christina Munkacsy sues Gregory Auto for sexual harassment and discrimination
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Christina Munkacsy has filed a lawsuit against Gregory Auto, LLC, also known as Gregory Mitsubishi.
Judge rejects workers' class action vs Advocate over medical history questions
The class action lawsuit is one of dozens of similar actions accusing employers of violating Illinois' genetic privacy law by asking workers about their and their families' medical histories. The judge said he did not believe the questions, asked during a physical exam, amounted to a violation of the law
Formic Technologies sues Raumak North America for breach of contract
Formic Technologies, Inc has filed a lawsuit against Raumak North America, Inc in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
James B Scully sues AVM Biotechnology, Inc. for breach of contract
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, James B. Scully has filed a lawsuit against AVM Biotechnology, Inc., Theresa Deisher, Daniel Spina, and Gerald McLean.
Scott Maltz sues United Airlines Inc. for negligence leading to near-death experience
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Scott Maltz, Susan Maltz, Kevin Maltz, Steven Maltz, Amanda Gaisford, Jennifer Wesman and Craig Wesman have filed a lawsuit against United Airlines Inc.