News from 2024
Plaintiff accuses Illinois Department of Human Services of Sex-Based Discrimination
A former mental health technician has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Department of Human Services alleging sex-based discrimination and retaliation following a traumatic workplace incident involving sexual assault between residents at Jack Mabley Development Center in Dixon, IL.
Pharmaceutical Giants Sue Generic Drug Maker Over Alleged Patent Infringement
AbbVie Inc., along with its subsidiary Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Limited have filed a lawsuit against Fresenius Kabi USA LLC alleging patent infringement related to their antibiotic drug AVYCAZ. The plaintiffs seek judicial intervention to prevent Fresenius from manufacturing a generic version before their patents expire.
Labor Unions Sue Major Railroad Company Over Alleged Contract Violations
A coalition of labor unions has filed a lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad Co., alleging bad faith modifications to a collective bargaining agreement concerning work-rest cycles for engineers. The unions seek judicial intervention to prevent these changes and maintain current working conditions until proper negotiations can occur.
Municipal Employee Alleges Retaliation by Local Officials Over Free Speech Dispute
Dwayne Thrash has filed a lawsuit against Thornton Township officials alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights by opposing their plans for administrative changes within the township school board.
Plaintiff Property Owner Sues City Over Amended Tenant Relocation Ordinance
BBLI Edison LLC has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago's Department of Housing over an amended ordinance requiring hefty tenant relocation payments following foreclosures. The plaintiff claims this mandate is unconstitutional and seeks various forms of judicial relief.
Illinois Resident Sues Major Automotive Retailer Over ADA Violations
An Illinois resident has filed a lawsuit against AutoZone Inc., alleging multiple violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at one of its Chicago locations. The plaintiff seeks court orders compelling compliance and compensation for legal costs.
Sweet Futures accuses T.C.B.C., EURL et al., of manipulating cotton options market
Sweet Futures has filed a lawsuit against T.C.B.C., EURL along with other defendants alleging manipulation in the cotton options market resulting in over $1 million in damages. The case involves accusations of fraud and conspiracy with significant implications for commodity trading practices.
Airline Faces Lawsuit Over Severe Turbulence Injuries
A couple has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines after experiencing extreme turbulence on an international flight that resulted in severe injuries. The plaintiffs accuse the airline of negligence and seek compensatory damages for physical injuries and emotional distress.
Skyway operators have overcharged drivers since 2019, class action says
The lawsuit says the Skyway operators have violated their 99-year lease with the city of Chicago and have exceeded even the inflation-adjusted toll increases they have been allowed under the deal, allegedly overcharging motorists by more than $3 million collectively in the past five years
Accounting firm faces reversal over negligence claims in payroll processing dispute
An Illinois appellate court has reversed a previous dismissal in favor of an accounting firm accused by EarthMed LLC of negligence related to payroll processing errors leading to significant financial damages.
Federal judge turns off biometrics class action vs Amazon over employee Covid 'thermal scans'
Noting in federal PREP Act contains exempts plaintiff claimed
EEOC Sues Illinois-Based Company Over Alleged Sexual Orientation Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against LAS Hardwoods, Inc., alleging severe harassment based on an employee's sexual orientation from July 2020 to February 2022. The suit seeks multiple forms of relief including policy changes and compensation for emotional distress.
Former Employee Sues Prominent Medical Center Over Alleged Retaliatory Termination
A former employee has sued Loyola University Medical Center claiming wrongful termination after opposing an English-only workplace policy she believed discriminatory. Despite recognizing potential discrimination concerns tied to language use policies, courts ruled insufficient evidence linking her opposition directly caused termination.
Employee Sues State Transportation Department Over Disability Discrimination
The Appellate Court of Illinois has upheld a ruling favoring IDOT against discrimination claims filed by employee William Macklin under ADA provisions following his stroke-related administrative leave.
Financial Entity Sues Parent Company Over Subsidiary's $62 Million Debt
In a complex legal battle involving allegations of financial misconduct and insolvency, The Patriot Group sought to hold parent company Hilco Trading accountable for a massive debt incurred by its subsidiary. However, an appellate court has upheld the dismissal of their complaint due to insufficient evidence supporting claims necessary for piercing the corporate veil.
Fubo can't delete class action lawsuit accusing it of violating subscribers' 'video privacy' rights
Streaming provider accused of improperly sharing users' information, viewing habits
Plaintiff alleges family physicians' negligence led to husband's death
A widow has successfully appealed a court ruling regarding her husband's death due to alleged medical negligence by Lincoln Park Family Physicians and two healthcare providers under their employ. The appellate court has ordered a new trial citing errors in jury instruction and expert testimony handling during initial proceedings.
Bicyclist sues city over pothole injuries; appellate court rules no duty owed
A bicyclist who suffered severe injuries after hitting a pothole while avoiding an obstacle sued the City of Chicago for negligence but lost his case as courts ruled no duty was owed under tort immunity laws.
Tech company accused of defamation amidst wage dispute
A tech company faces legal repercussions after being found guilty of defaming a former executive while battling wage dispute claims. The Appellate Court upheld a $235k verdict for defamation but reversed an additional award related to unpaid wages due to procedural issues.
Tenant alleges property managers breached contract amid noise complaints
A tenant's long-standing dispute over noise disturbances has culminated in an appellate court ruling favoring property managers Leasing & Management Company and Mercy Housing Inc., despite allegations of breach of contract and retaliation by plaintiff Jazmine McDougald.