News from 2024

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Plaintiff alleges former employer accused of Retaliatory Discharge

By Cook County Record |
Barry Aldred has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Tate & Lyle Solutions USA LLC alleging wrongful termination and defamation following a workplace injury incident involving chlorine gas exposure.
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Police Sergeant Alleges Sexual Harassment Against City of Chicago

By Cook County Record |
A Chicago police sergeant has taken legal action against the City of Chicago, alleging persistent sexual harassment by a superior officer.
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Plaintiff Antoine Jones alleges Mapei U.S.A. Corp., former employer, of Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Antoine Jones has taken legal action against former employer Mapei U.S.A. Corp., claiming discrimination based on disability following surgery-related limitations and retaliation linked to medical leave usage under ADA and FMLA laws.
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Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Engaged in Sexual Harassment

By Cook County Record |
Karli Duran has filed a lawsuit against Rizza Buick GMC Cadillac Inc., accusing them of sexual harassment and discrimination during her tenure as a service manager.
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'Unconstitutional affront:' Federal judge strikes down Illinois 'assault weapons' ban

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Saying the law falls far short under the Constitution, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn entered an injunction which would block the state from enforcing Gov. Pritzker's ban on so-called 'assault weapons.' The ruling is stayed for 30 days, pending an expected appeal from the state
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Two scandal-marked Cook County judges to be investigated by state

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Cook County's chief judges recommended Judges E. Kenneth Wright and Shannon O'Malley be investigated by the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board. The JIB can recommend further action. The judges have been accused in a press report of living outside of Cook County, which could violate the state constitution
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Plaintiff alleges City of Chicago Police Officers engaged in Wrongful Arrest

By Cook County Record |
Schanise Barfield has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the City of Chicago and several police officers of violating her constitutional rights through wrongful arrest and detention stemming from an incident in December 2014 involving fabricated...
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Vic Des Laurier Shares Insights on the Commercial Finance Industry with ABL Advisor

By The Cook County Record |
Thompson Coburn Chicago partner Vic Des Laurier is featured in a new interview with ABL Advisor.
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Plaintiff alleges healthcare logistics company failed to accommodate disabilities

By Cook County Record |
Kevin Bogusz has filed a lawsuit against Medspeed LLC alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to failure in accommodating his ADHD, depression, and anxiety while employed as a systems administrator.
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Plaintiff Alleges Major Retailer Engaged in Discriminatory Practices Leading to Unjust Termination

By Cook County Record |
Halida Alesevic has taken legal action against Walmart alleging racial, religious, age-based discrimination alongside retaliation leading to wrongful termination after years of service at their Plainfield store location
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Transgender Employee Alleges Discrimination by Former Employer Vastek

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Vastek Inc., alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender identity during their tenure at the company.
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Plaintiff alleges steel manufacturer violated labor laws over unpaid overtime

By Cook County Record |
Michael Bick has filed a class action lawsuit against Alton Steel Inc., claiming unpaid overtime wages due to improper calculation methods under federal law standards.
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'Being safe is not a privilege:' O'Neill Burke wins State's Attorney's race, vows to 'set new standard'

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Eileen O'Neill Burke won the race for Cook County State's Attorney. During her campaign, the former judge pledged to undo many of the policies put in place by outgoing State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who has been heavily criticized for being soft on crime and helping to fuel Chicago's and Cook County's crime problems
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Bridget Fahey Named Co-Director of New Data Science Research Initiative

By The Cook County Record |
Assistant Professor of Law Bridget Fahey has been named co-director of a new Research Initiative at UChicago’s Data Science Institute, following a $1 million dollar grant she received with co-directors Raul Castro Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Michael Franklin, Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor.
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Plaintiff Alleges Titan Tactical Security Violated Wage Laws

By Cook County Record |
Jakaun Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Titan Tactical Security LLC for alleged violations of wage laws during his employment as a security guard.
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Plaintiff accuses Security Firm Employer of Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Delmar Jones has taken legal action against Universal Protection Services over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Plaintiff Alleges Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries

By Cook County Record |
Angela Michelle Eberle has taken legal action against kitchen appliance manufacturer NuWave, LLC over alleged defects in their pressure cooker that led to severe burns on her legs.
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Plaintiff alleges former employer polymer company violated ADA and FMLA

By Cook County Record |
Bernardo Bahena is suing his former employer I2Poly Inc., alleging violations of ADA and FMLA following his termination after medical leave.
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Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Sysco Chicago Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
Dwayne Johnson has filed a lawsuit against former employer Sysco Chicago alleging discrimination based on disability and sex-based harassment under federal laws including ADA and Title VII.
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Incoming Class Continues Tradition of Excellence at Northwestern Pritzker Law

By The Cook County Record |
The newest class of Northwestern Pritzker Law JD students have already distinguished themselves as an extraordinary, diverse group of people with an impressive range of accomplishments.

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