News from 2024
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Property Management Giant
Roymond Galloway has filed a lawsuit against Greystar Management Services alleging racial and national origin-based discrimination during his employment as a maintenance technician in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Negligence Against Financial Service Provider
Joel Bellefeuille Jr., representing himself and others affected by a significant data breach at Set Forth Inc., has filed a class action lawsuit alleging negligence in protecting personal information.
Plaintiff alleges Watch Company’s Website Violates ADA Due To Inaccessibility
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class action lawsuit against Viva Time Corp., claiming their website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
IL Supreme Court turns back bid by Cook County to tax 'future' fuel sales
Business advocates in Illinois said, if the Illinois Supreme Court had sided with Cook County, it would have opened the door for a massive array of new local occupation taxes of all kinds throughout the state, which would 'devastate' businesses
Benesch Partner Hanna Conger Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 Top Women in Law
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Hanna Conger has been named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 5th Annual Top Women in Law.
Consumer Alleges Major Cosmetic Companies' Hair Relaxers Caused Cancer
Alsester Aline Coleman-Williams has taken legal action against several cosmetic giants over allegations that their hair relaxer products led to her developing uterine cancer after decades of use.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Janitorial Service Company
Nona Cannon has filed a lawsuit against GDI Services, Inc., alleging racial discrimination and harassment during her tenure as a janitor with the company.
Consumer Sues Major Cosmetic Companies Over Hair Relaxer Health Risks
Aurora Berglund has filed a lawsuit against several cosmetic giants including L'Oréal USA alleging that their hair relaxer products caused her uterine cancer after years of use.
Plaintiff alleges trucking company employer of racial discrimination
A refrigeration technician has sued his employer for racial discrimination and harassment under federal civil rights laws.
Lawsuit accuses Ferrara of violating constitutionally challenged IL temp worker law
Activist labor group Chicago Workers Collaborative sued Ferrara Candy Company, accusing the company of violating technical notice provisions of a controversial Illinois temp worker protection law. Staffing agencies say the law could drive them out of business in Illinois. They are challenging the law in court as unconstitutional
Former Employee Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Architecture Firm
A former seamstress/designer has filed a lawsuit against Designer Direct Inc., alleging age discrimination and harassment based on national origin during her employment tenure.
Aziz Huq Points to South Korea’s Impeachment Saga as Example of Defending Democracy
Yoon Suk-yeol’s latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on December 3, South Korea’s scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition.
Shook's Trade Secrets Strengths Hailed Along with Key Partners
World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) selected Shook as Notable for the firm’s prowess in advising clients on trade secrets issues.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Saint Anthony Hospital Under ADA
Dimitra Drakes has filed a lawsuit against Saint Anthony Hospital alleging discrimination due to disability under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA following her termination after medical leave.
Plaintiff Alleges Data Breach Against Set Forth Inc., Former Data Custodian
A recent lawsuit filed by Juan Cruz against Set Forth Inc. accuses the company of negligence leading to a massive data breach compromising sensitive personal information.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Educational Institution Under ADA
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against an educational institution alleging discrimination based on sex and disability under ADA regulations.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Under ADA and FMLA
Sabrina Dixon has filed a lawsuit against GPA Acquisition Company alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA following what she claims was an unjust termination related to her disability accommodations and use of medical leave rights.
Cook County checks in at No. 6 on list of worst U.S. 'Judicial Hellholes'
The American Tort Reform Association released its annual list of the country's most notable "Judicial Hellholes." Cook County's courts earned a spot on the list thanks to a host of "abusive" lawsuits and the potential for many more to come, should the Illinois Supreme Court nix a doctrine used to force certain plaintiffs to sue elsewhere
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Creation of Data Task Force
As part of continuing its mission to capture accurate and consistent court data from all 102 counties, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the creation of a Data Task Force (Task Force).
Civility in the Profession . . . How to Play Nice on December 11, 2024
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