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Plaintiff Alleges Electrical Construction Company Violated Overtime Laws

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A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Paragon Electric Corp., claiming violations under federal and state labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages and misclassification as an independent contractor.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Flexport International LLC Engaged in Sexual Harassment

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In a striking legal move, Shana Miller has filed a lawsuit against former employer Flexport International LLC alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII protections.

Plaintiff Alleges Staffing Company Violated Overtime Pay Laws

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Global CFS accuses ODW Global of failing to pay over $235k for freight handling services after customs-related issues led to shipment destruction.

Plaintiff Alleges Property Management Company Engaged in Discrimination and Harassment

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A former employee has taken legal action against Winn Management Group LLC., citing instances of sexual harassment and discrimination due to gender identity and disability-related neglect at work.

Plaintiff alleges medical center employer discriminated based on race

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A registered nurse has taken legal action against Rush University Medical Center for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation leading to wrongful termination.

Plaintiff Alleges Athletic Apparel Giant Discriminated Based on Race, Age & Disability

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Raymond Sanders has filed a lawsuit against Under Armour Retail Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and retaliation among other charges under various federal laws.

Plaintiff accuses staffing agency and non-profit organization of discrimination

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A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Delta T Group Illinois Inc., a staffing agency, and The Salvation Army alleging workplace discrimination based on race and gender identity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Plaintiff accuses indoor climbing company ClimbZone of sexual harassment

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A former employee has brought serious allegations against ClimbZone for failing to address sexual harassment in the workplace effectively.

Retired Police Sergeant Alleges Constitutional Violations by Former Colleagues Over Parody Page

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A retired police sergeant has taken legal action against his former colleagues at the Village of Orland Park Police Department over allegations that they violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights following his creation of a parody Facebook...

Plaintiff alleges major beauty brands' hair relaxers caused cancer

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In a significant legal battle unfolding in Illinois federal court, Gracie Scurry accuses leading beauty product manufacturers like L'Oréal and Avlon Industries among others for allegedly causing her uterine cancer through prolonged use of their...

Plaintiff Alleges University Hospital's Racial Discrimination Led to Unjust Termination

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A former medical assistant has filed a lawsuit against University of Illinois Hospital citing racial discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.