News from March 2025
Pritzker again pours money into the race for control of Wisconsin's state Supreme Court
Wisconsin state campaign finance records show Illinois billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker donated $1.5M to support the campaign of Democratic Judge Susan Crawford in the race for control of Wisconsin's state Supreme Court. Democrats have, at the same time, criticized Republicans for attempting to "buy" the seat
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Hosts 7th Annual Charitable Concert "Sound of Summer" at House of Blues Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group will host its seventh annual music showcase, Sound of Summer, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the House of Blues Chicago.
Putting a Legal Lens on Forced Prison Labor and the Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment of the US Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude—except as punishment for a crime.
Plaintiff Alleges Staffing Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Denise Godbee has taken legal action against Johnson Service Group, Inc., accusing them of violating federal labor laws by not paying proper overtime wages to hourly workers like herself.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant chain discriminated against pregnant employees under Civil Rights Act
Nicole Horn has filed a lawsuit against NSCG Emily's Pancake House alleging pregnancy-based discrimination under Title VII and PWFA laws after facing reduced work hours and eventual termination post-maternity leave request.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturing Giant Failed to Pay Proper Overtime Wages
Guillermo Gonzalez has taken legal action against American NTN Bearing Mfg. Corp., claiming violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime wages due to improper wage calculations excluding shift differentials.
Plaintiffs Accuse Beverage Industry Veteran Anthony Spina of Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Two investors have filed a lawsuit against Anthony Spina alleging fraudulent misrepresentation after investing $287,500 into a malt beverage company that never materialized.
Plaintiff alleges mechanical corporation of age and disability discrimination
In a federal lawsuit filed on March 18, Michael T. Schmidt accuses Hill Mechanical Corp., his former employer, of age and disability discrimination following a work-related injury requiring extended medical leave.
Fountain Equipment Finance accuses Elk Grove Truck Sales of withholding truck titles
Fountain Equipment Finance has taken legal action against Elk Grove Truck Sales over an alleged failure to provide clear vehicle titles after a substantial transaction involving two Peterbilt trucks.
Plaintiffs Accuse Vehicle Service Contract Provider Endurance of Fraudulent Practices
A group of consumers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Endurance Dealer Services and Endurance Warranty Services in Illinois federal court.
Plaintiff Alleges Infant Formula Manufacturer Negligence Leading to Severe Injury
A lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories by Jamie Harrison on behalf of her premature infant who developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis after consuming cow’s milk-based formula.
Plaintiff alleges Abbott Rapid DX North America violated disability rights leading to wrongful termination
Sophia Anderson is suing Abbott Rapid DX North America over alleged workplace discrimination linked to her medical conditions resulting in wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges Freight Forwarder Defendant failed payment obligations
Global CFS accuses ODW Global of failing to pay over $235k for freight handling services after customs-related issues led to shipment destruction.
'Baseless targeting': Internal review shows feds sought to punish Townstone over radio comments
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has asked a federal judge to reverse a settlement with Townstone Financial and refund $105K the company had paid to end a regulatory action that sought to punish the company over comments made on a radio show which the agency claimed were discriminatory
Barnes & Thornburg Named to the University of Illinois College of Law Employer Honor Roll
Barnes & Thornburg has been named a recipient of the University of Illinois College of Law's 2024-2025 Employer Honor Roll Award, making it the third consecutive year the firm has been recognized.
Lawsuit: Champaign abortion doc left 'half of pre-born baby' in woman's body post-abortion
An Ohio doctor, who runs an abortion clinic in Champaign, has been accused of severely injuring a woman during an abortion, by allegedly perforating her uterus and leaving half of the unborn baby lodged in her pelvis, and then ignoring her requests for help amid the complications
Judge: Fed transportation law doesn't shield paratransit company from IL genetic privacy class action
A federal judge ruled employers can follow federal rules on screening prospective drivers without violating Illinois' genetics privacy law, meaning transportation companies can't use federal law and regulations to beat potentially costly class action lawsuits for asking about drivers' family medical histories.
Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Mutual Capital Group in Acquisition of ICC Holdings
Troutman Pepper Locke advised Mutual Capital Group, Inc., parent company of Mutual Capital Holdings, Inc. (MCH), in the close of its acquisition of ICC Holdings, Inc. (ICCH), parent company of Illinois Casualty Company.
LIVE WEB - Evolving Theories for Online Tracking Litigation in Illinois on March 28, 2025
Gain a better understanding of how privacy violations can occur when websites use tracking technology, as well as how federal and state law theories are shaping online tracking litigation in Illinois.
Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to International Rounds
For the first time in more than thirty years, a Law School team has qualified for the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the largest and most competitive moot court contests in the world.