News from 2024
Mayer Brown Associate Priya Desai Receives Pili's 2024 Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award
Mayer Brown associate Priya Desai was honored with the 2024 “Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award” by the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) for her outstanding contributions to pro bono and public interest law in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Retaliation Against Community College Over Whistleblowing
A former faculty member has filed a lawsuit against Oakton Community College alleging wrongful termination following whistleblowing on unethical practices like grade inflation to secure funding fraudulently.
Plaintiff (healthcare marketing data firm) sues Defendant (medical media company) over alleged misuse of proprietary database
Medical Marketing Service has filed a lawsuit against The Wyanoke Group's Healio division for allegedly continuing to use their proprietary physician database after contract termination.
Plaintiff Artist Alleges Online Retailers' Copyright Infringement
Artist Cindy Searles has filed a lawsuit against various online retailers for allegedly infringing on her copyrighted works by selling unauthorized products derived from her creations.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful termination by former employer Amtrak due to disability discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against Amtrak after being terminated allegedly due to discrimination linked to caring for his disabled son.
Former Employee Alleges Misclassification Against Laci Transport Inc., Claims Unpaid Overtime
Jaylin White has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Laci Transport Inc., claiming misclassification as an independent contractor led to denied overtime pay—a violation of multiple labor laws.
Eric Posner Writes About Populism’s Anti-Corporate Turn
The outpouring of joy on social media after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson suggests that America’s populist moment is evolving into something larger and more significant than just a backlash against the political establishment.
Elementary School Accused of Negligence Following Alleged Assault on Student
A shocking incident at Marya Yates Elementary School has led Monik Harron to file a lawsuit against Elementary School District 159 after her son was allegedly assaulted by a school employee.
Plaintiff alleges Village Police Officer used Excessive Force
Lavon Vaughns has filed a lawsuit accusing Officer P.O. Fiordirosa and the Village of Markham of excessive force following an incident in May 2023 where he was allegedly wrongfully detained and injured by police actions without probable cause
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Skincare Company Over Website Accessibility Violations
Kalari Jackson Girtley has filed a lawsuit against Derma Made LLC for allegedly violating her rights under the ADA by failing to provide an accessible website for visually-impaired users.
Plaintiff Alleges Charter School Negligence After Assault on Child
In a lawsuit filed on December 4th in Chicago's federal court system, Shanavia Clark accuses KIPP Chicago Schools and others of negligence following an alleged assault on her daughter by another parent at school premises last March.
Riverside MHP LLC alleges breach of contract against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust over mobile home park sale
In a complex legal dispute filed in December 2024 by Riverside MHP LLC against Franklin E. DeHaan Living Trust in Illinois federal court, allegations have surfaced regarding fraudulent representations during a mobile home park sale transaction...
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Food Manufacturer
Cinthia Magaly Sosa Santana has sued Dutch-American Foods for alleged racial discrimination and sexual harassment during her tenure as a forklift driver at their facility in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges E-Commerce Entities Infringe on Animated Series Copyrights
Michael Salcedo has filed a lawsuit against several e-commerce entities for allegedly selling counterfeit products based on his popular animated series, Alphabet Lore.
Transportation Alliance Bank accuses logistics company Dovgal Express of breaching multi-million dollar loan agreements
In a recent court filing by Transportation Alliance Bank against Dovgal Express in Illinois' Northern District Court on December 6th highlights significant breaches concerning two major business loans amounting over $2 million dollars collectively...
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Chain Violated ADA Due to Inaccessible Facilities
A lawsuit has been filed against Steak'n Egger and Gold Rush Amusement for allegedly violating ADA requirements by failing to provide accessible facilities at their Cicero location.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Discrimination Against Commercial Food Service Company
Brandon R. Ingram has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Commercial Food Service alleging sexual discrimination during his employment tenure ending in June 2023.
Sandra Frantzen, ’99: An Advocate for Arab American Lawyers Makes Her Mark
Sandra Frantzen, ’99, didn’t set out to become a lawyer. Her college degrees were in chemistry and environmental science; she had her eyes set on medical school.
Plaintiff alleges retail giant discriminated under ADA
A former sales associate has filed a lawsuit against Macy’s Retail Holdings for alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Mortgage Company Under ADA
Priscilla Allen has filed a lawsuit against Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc., claiming discrimination due to disability under the ADA and interference with FMLA rights following termination disguised as downsizing.