News from 2024
Former Employee Alleges Car Dealership Wrongful Termination Over Wage Dispute
Sonny Morrison has filed a lawsuit against Napleton’s River Oaks Motors alleging wrongful termination after raising concerns about unpaid wages.
Judge shuts off class action saying Evian can't be sold as 'natural spring water'
Consumers complained about microplastics leaching from bottles, but a federal judge said the term "natural" applies to the source of the water
Data Breach Lawsuit: Customer Accuses Debt Relief Service Provider Set Forth Inc
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth Inc., accusing them of inadequate data protection leading to a massive data breach affecting over a million customers.
Consumers Allege Paint Manufacturer Misled Them with False '2x Coverage' Claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Rust-Oleum Corporation alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their '2x Coverage Paint Products.'
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach by Former Business Partners Set Forth and Centrex Software
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth and Centrex Software following a massive data breach affecting over 1.5 million people.
Plaintiff Consulting Firm Accuses Former Employee of Breaching Non-Compete Agreement
International Services Inc., a leading consulting firm based in Illinois, has filed a lawsuit against former employee Christopher J. Given for allegedly violating non-compete agreements and soliciting company employees and clients unlawfully while...
Plaintiff Alleges Government Negligence Led to Methadone Overdose Death
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States government for alleged negligence leading to Rodney Bradford's death from methadone toxicity while under federal care programs managed by UIC Mile Square Health Center staff including Dr.Nicole...
Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) of Jones Day receives The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award
Hon. Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), of counsel in the Firm's Issues & Appeals Practice in the Chicago Office, received The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award from ALM CEO Bill Carter at a ceremony in New York.
Lawsuit: IL law requiring insurers to pay for abortions tramples religious freedom rights
A group of pro-life groups and employers, including a private school and a manufacturer, filed suit against Gov. Pritzker and the state, saying the Reproductive Health Act violates their First Amendment rights and federal law by forcing them to pay for others' abortions against their religious beliefs
Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Greenberg Traurig’s Steven M. Malina Named to Securities Docket’s 2024 ‘Enforcement Elite’ List
Steven M. Malina, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Litigation Practice, was named to Securities Docket’s 2024 “Enforcement Elite” list.
Controversial Cook County judge loses retention bid, unofficial vote totals show
According to unofficial vote totals, Cook County Judge Shannon O'Malley - formerly known as Phillip Spiwak - appears to have fallen short of retaining his seat on the county court. O'Malley famously changed his name to sound Irish in an apparent bid to win election, and has been accused of living outside the county
Attorney General Raoul Charges Bond County Man With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Weapon by a Felon
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Pocahontas, Illinois man with possessing child sexual abuse material.
Judges: Reforms to limit harm from IL biometrics law should apply to pending lawsuits, too
Recent rulings from a Chicago federal judge and a Cook County judge are seen as key wins for Illinois businesses, as they begin the work of answering a key question that could decide the fates of potentially hundreds of lawsuits with many millions of dollars at stake
Foxx files suit to get Viverette removed from office in Ford Heights over past criminal convictions
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Ford Heights Village Trustee Jimmy Viverette from office due to his past criminal convictions.
Troutman Pepper Counsels CuraLinc Healthcare in Strategic Acquisition of Marquee Health
Troutman Pepper client CuraLinc Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing programs for employees, students and families, and Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Marquee Health, a premier provider of corporate wellness and health coaching services.
Glock: IL law underpinning Chicago's gun violence lawsuit violates Second Amendment, is unconstitutional
Firearms maker Glock says Chicago and Illinois are attempting to use a lawsuit under an allegedly unconstitutional Illinois consumer fraud law to win a court order all but banning the sale of Glock handguns, which Glock said violates the Second Amendment and the Commerce Clause
Society Insurance says shouldn't be obligated to cover Cermak Produce vs employees' biometrics class action
Society Insurance has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not obligated to provide insurance coverage to Cermak Produce, a Chicago-area supermarket chain, in connection with a class action lawsuit.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an Aurora, Illinois man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in drug sales throughout Chicagoland.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach at Chicago-Based University Compromised Personal Information
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Saint Xavier University alleging negligence in safeguarding personal data following a significant data breach.