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Plaintiffs accuse Consumer Goods Company Chattem Inc. of Misleading Marketing Practices

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Chattem Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding their ACT Kids mouthrinse product.

Illinois Resident Sues State Representative Over Alleged Free Speech Violations on Social Media

By Cook County Record |
An Illinois resident has filed a lawsuit against state representative Tony McCombie over alleged First Amendment violations related to censorship on her official Facebook page used for government communication.

Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Former Employers Big Bolt LLC and Tenex Capital Management

By Cook County Record |
Joshua Horton has filed a lawsuit against his former employers Big Bolt LLC and Tenex Capital Management alleging racial discrimination led to his wrongful termination.

Plaintiffs Allege Misleading Marketing Practices Against Major Infant Formula Manufacturer

By Cook County Record |
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories alleging deceptive marketing practices related to its toddler drink products.

Radiology Technician Alleges Financial Company Engaged in Usurious Lending Practices

By Cook County Record |
Kristen Cairo has filed a lawsuit against Bankers Healthcare Group for allegedly issuing high-interest loans disguised as business transactions to evade state regulations on interest rates.

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Healthcare Giant Under ADA

By Cook County Record |
Theresa Clarke has filed a lawsuit against Advocate Aurora Health alleging discrimination under the ADA and retaliation under FMLA after experiencing workplace challenges following health-related issues and company restructuring changes led by new...

Medical Technologist Sues UChicago Ingalls Hospital Alleging Age and Disability Discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Dana K. Moses has filed a lawsuit against UChicago Ingalls Hospital alleging age and disability discrimination during his tenure as a Medical Technologist at their facility in Harvey, Illinois.

Former Employee Alleges Senior Care Facility Violated ADA Rights

By Cook County Record |
Keyata N. Chatman has filed a lawsuit against Carrington Care LLC alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Plaintiff accuses former employer GEA Farm Technologies of age discrimination

By Cook County Record |
Jeffrey Snyder has filed a lawsuit against GEA Farm Technologies alleging age discrimination led to his wrongful termination after decades of service.

Plaintiff Accuses Former Employer Linderlake Corporation of Wage Violations

By Cook County Record |
In a significant wage dispute case filed on January 17th in the Northern District of Illinois, Gus Alastanos accuses his former employer, Linderlake Corporation, of violating labor laws by failing to properly compensate him and others for overtime...

Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against City Employer Following Retaliation

By Cook County Record |
Detective Maria A. Moore has taken legal action against her employer—the City of Chicago—and two individuals after facing alleged discrimination following her whistleblowing activities within the police department.

Plaintiff Alleges Grocery Chain Discriminated Against Her Due To Gender And Disability

By Cook County Record |
Clara Osborn has filed a lawsuit against American Drug Stores LLC d/b/a Jewel-Osco alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender and disability under Title VII and ADA laws.

Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Dan Post Boot Company's Website Violates ADA

By Cook County Record |
Andre Battle has filed a class action lawsuit against Dan Post Boot Company in Illinois federal court over allegations that their website is inaccessible to visually-impaired users like himself.

Former Principal Alleges Discrimination Against Nonprofit Charter School Over Disability Accommodation

By Cook County Record |
Victoria Jackson has taken legal action against Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School, claiming wrongful termination due to disability discrimination related to her Crohn’s Disease diagnosis.

Pet Owner Alleges Cook County Sheriff's Illegal Seizure After Fatal Shooting

By Cook County Record |
In a tragic encounter between law enforcement and a family pet, Marquita Dixon has filed a lawsuit against Cook County Sheriff Christopher Murray following the fatal shooting of her puppy Coco in October last year.

Teacher Alleges Discrimination Against School Board Over Disability Accommodation

By Cook County Record |
An experienced teacher has filed a lawsuit against Cook County's Board of Education alleging discrimination due to disability and retaliation following safety complaints about work conditions at her school.

Plaintiff accuses major insurer of illegally collecting consumer driving data

By Cook County Record |
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a leading insurance company accused of secretly collecting and selling consumer driving data without consent.

Former Employee Alleges Paint Manufacturer Retaliated Against Him Over Union Activities

By Cook County Record |
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Sherwin-Williams Company alleging retaliatory discharge due to union involvement and whistleblowing on fraudulent practices within the company.

Plaintiff Alleges Misclassification Against Virtual Veterinary Service Provider

By Cook County Record |
Alaina Hatfield has initiated a class-action lawsuit against GuardianVets Inc., accusing them of misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime wages—a violation under federal and state laws.

Former Employee Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid Overtime

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A former cook at an Illinois restaurant has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of labor laws due to unpaid overtime wages.