News from 2024
Plaintiff alleges computer duster manufacturer negligence led to husband's death
Spring Piatek has filed a class action lawsuit against Norazza Inc., alleging that their product Endust led to her husband's fatal addiction due to inadequate warnings about its dangers. The suit highlights rising public health concerns around inhalant abuse involving computer dusters containing harmful chemicals like DFE.
Chicago Police Officers accused of civil rights violations
Jovan Streeter and Marquita Beecham have filed a federal lawsuit accusing several Chicago police officers and the City of Chicago of civil rights violations stemming from two separate encounters involving false arrest and excessive force among other charges.
Honoring Our Military Families: Tressler Attorney Jennifer Dancy and Combat Craft Operator Zac Dancy Move to Guam
“Permanent Change of Station (“PCS”) moves are incredibly stressful for military families.
Burbank OK to strip pension from firefighter convicted of sex abuse of 17-year-old cadet: Appeals court
Firefighter retired one day after notification of 'inappropriate relationship'
Plaintiff alleges Cambium Networks misled investors about financial health
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cambium Networks Corporation alleging violations of federal securities laws due to misleading statements about their financial health which led to significant investor losses between May 8, 2023, and January 18, 2024.
Former employee alleges race-based discrimination against retail giant Meijer
Debra Lewis has filed a lawsuit against Meijer Inc., alleging race-based discrimination and retaliation under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 after being terminated shortly after reporting racial harassment at work. She seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs.
Plaintiff alleges West Suburban Nursing Home terminated employment due to disability
Marita Santos has filed a lawsuit against West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center alleging wrongful termination based on disability discrimination after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The suit seeks various forms of relief including compensation for lost wages and punitive damages.
Plaintiff alleges Walgreen Pharmacy Services failed to pay overtime
Katie Jackson has filed a collective and class action lawsuit against Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC alleging failure to compensate employees for all hours worked including overtime in violation of FLSA laws. The case was filed on May 21, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Chicago says Berwyn blocking investigation of city worker potentially improperly living in suburb
The Chicago Office of the Inspector General has filed suit against the city of Berwyn, claiming the suburban city officials are improperly refusing to turn over complete water bill records which could reveal the identity of a Chicago city worker who may be living in Berwyn in violation of city policy
Illinois Central Railroad hit with class action over truck driver railyard gate fingerprint scans
A class action lawsuit accuses Illinois Central Railroad of allegedly violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by requiring truck drivers to scan their fingerprints when entering their railyards.
Family of woman hurt in laundry room gas vapor explosion can't use IL enviro law to sue gas station owners
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled the Illinois Environmental Protection Act doesn't empower individuals to sue gas station owners for injuries caused by leaking underground fuel tanks. A woman had sued the owner of a Willowbrook Speedway station over a 2017 explosion in her laundry room caused by vapors that traveled through the sewer
Evanston's $20M 'reparations' payment program unconstitutional, class action lawsuit says
Under the "reparations" program, the city of Evanston would pay $20 million to black current and former Evanston residents and their "direct descendants," ostensibly to remedy past discrimination. The lawsuit says the program never requires anyone to prove they or their families suffered actual discrimination before cashing in
DLA Piper three-time winner at the Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2024
Global law firm DLA Piper was recognised three times at the Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2024 held in London on 23 May.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Bikes & Music's Annual Used Bicycle Sale Benefiting Chicagoland Youth
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and partner Joseph P. Kincaid proudly sponsored Bikes & Music’s Annual Used Bicycle Sale at Never Ending Cycles in Streamwood, IL on May 11th.
Kyle Rozema Publishes Study on Affirmative Action Bans and Law School Diversity
Kyle Rozema, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the JD/PhD Program and Academic Placement at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, has a new working paper titled “Affirmative Action and Racial Diversity in U.S. Law Schools, 1980-2021.
Man sues Saks Fifth Avenue for patent infringement over web slideshow technology
Adaptive Avenue sues Saks Fifth Avenue alleging patent infringement over customizable web slideshow technology used on its website, seeking damages and royalties.
Men accuse KLM Trans Inc. of Misclassifying Drivers as Independent Contractors
Multiple men have filed a class action lawsuit against KLM Trans Inc., alleging misclassification as independent contractors and seeking restitution for unlawful wage deductions.
Man sues Guiding Light Academy for age and disability discrimination
Karl Moore is suing Guiding Light Academy for alleged age and disability discrimination after being terminated from his role as a Paraprofessional.
Labor & Employment Attorney Katherine Varrati Cohodes Joins Fox Rothschild in Chicago
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Katherine Varrati Cohodes to our Chicago office as counsel in the Labor & Employment Department.
Man sues Fox Security for racial discrimination and wrongful termination
A man is suing Fox Security alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after being reassigned and terminated following complaints about workplace bias.