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Plaintiffs accuse vocational school of fraudulent misrepresentation over cosmetic laser technician certifications
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against National Laser Institute alleging fraudulent practices related to unrecognized cosmetic laser technician certifications.
Employee Alleges Cannabis Retailer Violated Disability Accommodations Under ADA
Alexandra Fox has filed a lawsuit against VZL Staffing Services and Zen Leaf Aurora alleging discrimination based on disability and sex.
Preschool Teacher Alleges Discrimination Against Educational Services Company Under ADA
A former preschool teacher has filed a lawsuit against STEM Studio LLC alleging discrimination due to disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sergeant Alleges Cook County Sheriff's Office Engaged in Retaliation Following Whistleblower Reports
A sergeant at the Cook County Sheriff's Office has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation after uncovering misconduct involving misuse of funds and political manipulation within the department.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Over ADA Violations
Holger Fiallo has filed a lawsuit against Western Ranch Supply Co., alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act due to inaccessible digital properties for visually impaired users like himself.
Former Employee Alleges Golden State Foods Corp. Engaged in Sex-Based Harassment
A former truck driver has filed a lawsuit against Golden State Foods Corp., claiming sex-based harassment and retaliation during her employment.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Pharmaceutical Company Website Violates ADA
A legally blind woman has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Reddy's Laboratories over its inaccessible website, claiming it violates her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiff Alleges Major Railway Company Engaged in Discrimination Based on Race, Gender
Rhonda J. Thompson has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Central Railroad Company alleging discrimination based on race, color, gender, and age.
Former Employee Alleges Unified Women's Healthcare Violated Disability Rights
Rebecca Lopez has filed a lawsuit against Unified Women's Healthcare alleging violations under the ADA and FMLA after being terminated due to disability-related issues.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against VVN Dental
Grace Watson has filed a lawsuit against her former employer VVN Dental for alleged racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment as a dental assistant.
Appeals court upholds $7M verdict vs ConAgra in cooking spray explosion case
A panel of Illinois state appeals court judges said the verdict came to a reasonable conclusion on product liability and the judge and jury didn't overstep during the trial or in ordering ConAgra to pay millions of dollars to a woman who was injured when the spray oil can exploded while she was cooking in a restaurant kitchen
Benesch Names Eleven New Partners for 2025
Benesch is pleased to announce the promotion of 11 attorneys to the firm’s partnership effective Jan. 1, 2025. The newly named partners include Ermias Abebe, Joseph Blalock, Christopher DeGrande, John Gentile, Max Guggenheim, Brian Mielcusny, Samuel Ruggio, Gaetano Savelli, George Stowe, Lauren Tortorella and Joel Varner.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff Alleges Office Furniture Retailer Fails ADA Compliance
Chris Jackson has taken legal action against Rework LLC for allegedly violating ADA requirements by not making their digital platforms accessible to visually impaired users.
Former Employee Alleges Aurora Packing Company Engaged in Discriminatory Practices Leading to Unlawful Termination
Linda Chavez has filed a lawsuit against Aurora Packing Company alleging race-based discrimination and harassment during her employment.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Start Early of Race-Based Discrimination
Mo Anderson has filed a lawsuit against their former employer Start Early alleging race-based discrimination and harassment due to their gender identity during their employment period in 2024.
Maywood Police Officers Accused of Civil Rights Violations in Illegal Search Case
Dominique Stallings has filed a lawsuit against several Maywood police officers alleging illegal search and seizure along with sexual assault during an incident outside her home.
Caregiver Class Action: Goodhope Healthcare Accused of Wage Violations
Luisa Morales has filed a class action lawsuit against Goodhope Healthcare alleging failure to pay overtime wages as required by law.
Judge tosses suit vs Cook judge accused of illegally blocking adult son from watching parents' divorce hearing
A federal judge appeared to agree a young man had no right to sue Cook County divorce court Judge Abbey Fishman Romanek, even though she is accused of violating the man's constitutional rights by refusing to allow him to listen in via Zoom to a hearing in his parents' contentious divorce case
Restaurant Worker Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer Peaches & Pears
America Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against Peaches & Pears Restaurant alleging discrimination based on her Mexican heritage and Hispanic race under multiple federal statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Manufacturing Company Under ADA
Aaron D. Beyers has filed a lawsuit against Weld-Seam Inc., accusing them of discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).