News from January 2025
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Manufacturing Firm
Cedric Brooks has taken legal action against Elgin Die Mold Company citing sexual harassment and wrongful termination after reporting inappropriate conduct by a colleague.
Consumers Allege Snack Giant Misleads with False Whole Grain Claims
In a class action lawsuit filed on December 23rd in Illinois federal court, plaintiffs accuse a major snack manufacturer of falsely advertising its Wheat Thins crackers as being made entirely from whole grains despite containing refined grains...
Plaintiff accuses Egg Harbor Café of Discrimination Based on Disability and Sexual Orientation
In a legal battle unfolding in Illinois' Northern District Court, Roxy Knightly has filed a lawsuit against Egg Harbor Café alleging discrimination based on perceived disability and sexual orientation under federal law protections such as ADA and...
Former Employee Alleges Security Firm Engaged in Sex-Based Discrimination
Emani Moore has filed a lawsuit against American Heritage Protective Services alleging sex-based discrimination and harassment during her tenure as a security guard.
Former Employee Alleges Religious Discrimination Against Transit Company
Kimberly Howard has taken legal action against Transdev Services for alleged religious discrimination and retaliation during her employment as a Fixed Route Driver.
Plaintiffs Allege City of Chicago Police Misconduct Led to Wrongful Convictions
Three individuals have filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago alleging wrongful imprisonment due to police misconduct in connection with a fatal altercation in 2016.
Former Employee Alleges Legion Security Consultants Violated Overtime Laws
Laurence MacDonald has filed a lawsuit against Legion Security Consultants alleging failure to pay overtime wages and retaliatory practices following his complaints about labor law violations.
Police Officer Alleges Sexual Harassment Against City Employer
Neftali Padilla has initiated legal proceedings against her former employer—the City of Chicago—alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during her tenure as a police officer.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Health Company Over Website Accessibility
A legally blind woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against O Positiv, Inc., alleging their website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
Former Employee Alleges Migrant Shelter Operator Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Sandra Martinez Camarena has taken legal action against her former employer, K.L.E.O. Community Family Life Center, accusing them of violating labor laws by failing to pay overtime wages correctly over several years at a migrant shelter in...
Employee Alleges Ford Motor Company of Sexual Harassment
An employee has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Parking Management Company Under ADA
A former cashier has sued SP Plus Corporation alleging violations under ADA and Title VII related to disability discrimination and sexual harassment during employment.
Former Employee Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Epiq Global Business Services
Eddie Meeks III has filed a lawsuit against Epiq Global Business Transformation Solutions LLC alleging workplace discrimination based on sex.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Chipotle Mexican Grill Under Pregnancy Laws
Jenesis Johnson has taken legal action against Chipotle Mexican Grill for alleged pregnancy discrimination and retaliation during her employment as a Kitchen Leader in Illinois.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Veritiv Operating Company Under ADA
Sean Boban has filed a lawsuit against Veritiv Operating Company claiming discrimination due to his disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Drury, Proft reach deal to end 10-year-long defamation suit over campaign ads
Political commentator Dan Proft called the confidential settlement a "victory" against a defamation lawsuit launched a decade ago by former Democratic State Rep. Scott Drury to punish political critics and enabled by a permissive court system and rulings that have "gutted" key legal protections for political speech
Appeals court: State must ensure IDES board review isn't 'rubber stamp' for employers
Panel overturns denial of benefits for pharmacy worker, calls on governor and lawmakers to act
Attorney General Raoul Highlights New Laws
Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted four new laws initiated by his office that will go into effect Jan. 1.