News from 2024
Former Employee Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Major Retail Corporation
Artemis Cooke has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., claiming severe workplace discrimination based on sex and gender identity during her employment period from June 2016 to June 2024. The suit details multiple instances of harassment ignored by HR leading up to her termination which she asserts was retaliatory.
Plaintiff alleges former employer violated ADA & Title VII___
Paul Morris has filed a lawsuit against The Admiral at The Lake alleging severe discrimination based on disability and sex along with harassment claims under ADA & Title VII laws. Represented by Sulaiman Law Group Ltd., he seeks various forms of compensation including back pay and damages.
Plaintiff accuses Wal-Mart Associates Inc., d/b/a Sam’s Club of Disability Discrimination
Lori Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Associates Inc., operating as Sam's Club, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to discrimination based on disability and retaliation following an injury at work. The case highlights claims of inadequate accommodation and unlawful termination tied directly to Morrison's medical condition.
Resident Sues Local Car Wash Over Negligence Claim
Taiwo F. Durowade has filed an appeal against Lenny’s Gas-N-Wash Sauk Trail after claiming negligence led to damage to her vehicle during a car wash visit in August 2020. Despite initial setbacks in court rulings regarding jury demands and instructions on negligent voluntary undertaking theories, she continues seeking justice through higher courts.
Insurance Company Not Obligated To Defend Grocery Chain In Biometric Data Lawsuit
In a recent ruling by the Appellate Court of Illinois dated September 10th, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London were found not obligated to defend Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprises in a class action lawsuit alleging violations of biometric privacy laws. The decision overturns an earlier ruling by the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Former Associate Pastor Alleges Church Leadership Breached Contract and Defamed Her
Reverend Sarah Elizabeth Garcia has successfully appealed a previous dismissal of her lawsuit against St Pauls United Church for Christ and its senior leadership over allegations including breach of contract and defamation following her abrupt termination in September 2021.
Plaintiff accuses appraiser and insurance company of fraud
A recent ruling from the Illinois Appellate Court has dismissed Cynetria Watkins' claims against an appraiser and his insurance company for alleged fraudulent conduct during a home loan application process. The court found insufficient grounds for aiding and abetting fraud claims against Aspen Insurance Company while also affirming dismissal of related charges against appraiser Patrick Maher.
Widow Accuses Mortgage Company Of Improper Estate Claim Filing
A recent ruling by an Illinois appellate court sided with Alma Chavez Rossi in her legal battle against Amos Financial LLC regarding improper filing claims over her late husband's estate debts.
The Impact of AI on Securities Enforcement, Regulation, Compliance and Practice on September 24, 2024
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in a presentation titled "The Impact of AI on Securities Enforcement, Regulation, Compliance and Practice" at the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum Central Conference, a one-day event uniting hundreds of senior U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials, attorneys and professionals in the field.
Cook Courts clerk casts doubts on official numbers touting success of IL criminal justice reforms
Cook County Circuit Clerk Iris Martinez is calling for an independent analysis of court data being used to trumpet the success of Dems' criminal justice reform measures, saying an analysis by her office shows far more people are skipping court dates than are being acknowledged by official numbers
Meet the Class: Margaret Lim, ’27
Margaret, Lim, ’27, is a graduate of Cornell University where she double majored in government and English.
Women, Influence & Power in Law 2024 on September 23
Calli Padilla, Kristi Zentner, Nicole Gill, Sarah Schlossberg, and Michele Miller will the attend the 2024 annual Women, Influence & Power in Law.
Greenberg Traurig’s Charles C. Calloway, Jr. Named to Diversity MBA Media’s ‘Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders’ List
Charles C. Calloway, Jr., a Finance Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s Chicago office, was named to Diversity MBA Media’s “Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders” list.
Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to Receive Justice Innovation Award
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) will be honored with the Justice Innovation Award by the Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) at Bringing Justice Home on October 17th at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago.
Former Special Education Teacher Sues Department Over Denied Unemployment Benefits
Linda Kane’s attempt to secure unemployment benefits has been thwarted by both administrative decisions and court rulings asserting she voluntarily left her job without good cause attributable to her employer. Despite claims of wrongful termination and workplace misconduct at iCan Dream Center, multiple reviews upheld the denial based on substantial evidence suggesting otherwise.
Former Board Member Alleges Defamation Against Superintendent
Claudia Medina’s lawsuit alleging defamation against Dr. James L. Henderson and Rodney Alexander has been dismissed by an Illinois appellate court due to insufficient evidence supporting her claims.
McGlynn closes weapon ban trial recalling East St. Louis riots of 1917; 'What if they had the kind of weapons we are talking about here?'
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge McGlynn closed his bench trial on the constitutionality of the Illinois weapon ban with a story about a mob that killed dozens and burned homes in this city in 1917.
Chicago cop says Foxx wrongly prosecuted him for shooting at man who threatened cops with gun
A Chicago Police officer has become the latest cop to sue the Cook County State's Attorney. This officer accuses Foxx for wrongly charging him for injuries suffered by suspect who was next to another who shot at officers
Meet the Class: Stav Lavi, LLM ’25
Israeli Lawyer on Course to Pursue a Legal Academic Career.
Cook County judge seeking retention said woman who stabbed lover to death should have avoided jail pre-trial
Judge Ramon Ocasio, who is currently serving by assignment on a state appeals court, said the man was already dead, so the woman no longer posed a threat to public safety and should be set free under the SAFE-T Act. Ocasio is asking Cook County voters to send him back to the bench this fall