News from 2024
Former Flight Attendant Alleges United Airlines Engaged in Age and Religious Discrimination
Jenifer DiGiovanni has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines claiming age and religious discrimination following her termination after requesting a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Child Development Center Under ADA and Civil Rights Act
Chanya Liebich has filed a lawsuit against Ecole 360 Child Development Center alleging discrimination based on disability and race under federal laws including ADA and Title VII.
Plaintiff Alleges Health Insurance Giant Failed to Pay Overtime Wages
A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Health Care Service Corporation for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages in violation of federal and state laws.
Plaintiff Alleges Online Retailer Violates ADA Due To Inaccessible Website
Nicole Davis has filed a class-action lawsuit against FBA Operating Co., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually impaired users and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Jones Day partner José Isasi named to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Latino Leaders list
Jones Day's José Isasi, a first-chair trial lawyer, was named to Crain's Chicago Business's Notable Latino Leaders list for 2024.
Target can't clear out customer class action over alleged customer facial recognition cameras
Target has flatly denied it uses facial recognition cameras to monitor customers in its stores. But a judge said he believes plaintiffs need more opportunity to investigate those claims, so he is allowing a lawsuit to continue vs Target under the Illinois biometrics privacy law.
Former Manager Alleges Wrongful Arrest Against Law Enforcement Over Vehicle Title Fraud
Donna Aguirre has filed a lawsuit against law enforcement officials claiming wrongful arrest related to a stolen vehicle investigation.
Matthew Stephen Williams, ’16, Promoted to Partner at Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 23 senior counsel and counsel have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2025.
Plaintiff alleges clothing retailer's website violates ADA due to lack of accessibility
A legally blind plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawes & Curtis (North America), Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.
Plaintiff Alleges Jewelry Company Website Violates ADA Due to Inaccessibility
Nicole Davis has filed a lawsuit against Mejuri (US), Inc., claiming their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Family Health Center violated Civil Rights Act over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A former nurse case manager has filed a lawsuit against Chicago Family Health Center alleging religious discrimination after being terminated for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine due to her Christian beliefs.
Distributor Alleges Snack Food Giants Misclassified Employees Violating Labor Laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Campbell Soup Company and Snyder’s-Lance for allegedly misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Inmate's Estate Sues Illinois Prison Officials Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Death
A new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court accuses prison officials and healthcare providers of negligence leading to an inmate's tragic death during a heatwave.
Trucking Company Accused of Misclassifying Drivers Amidst Wage Theft Allegations
A new lawsuit accuses a trucking company and its owner of misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors to avoid paying fair wages.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant violated ADA & FMLA laws
Ellen Peterson is suing Wal-Mart Associates for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Municipal Corporation Over Disability Accommodation
Tamara A. Edmonson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer—the City of Joliet—alleging violations under FMLA and ADA due to their failure to accommodate her medical condition post-surgery and subsequent termination without cause.
Plaintiff (financial institution) sues Defendant (guarantor) for Breach of Guaranty
Continental Bank has filed a lawsuit against Michael Irwin for failing to honor his guaranty on an equipment finance agreement involving several trucks after Rysoti Inc.'s default on payments led to significant financial losses for the bank
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Against Online Account Administrator
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Set Forth, Inc., accusing it of failing to protect customer data resulting in a major data breach affecting over a million individuals.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Local Cafe Under Title VII
Ryan Fitzsimmons has filed a lawsuit against Sherwood Oaks Waffle Cafe alleging workplace discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Correctional Officer Alleges Age Discrimination Against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Michelle E. Lynch has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago County Sheriff's Office alleging age discrimination following her termination as a correctional officer at age 52.