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Plaintiff Alleges Grocery Chain Discriminated Against Her Due To Gender And Disability
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A former cook at an Illinois restaurant has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of labor laws due to unpaid overtime wages.
Judge OKs antitrust class actions vs big turkey producers over prices
The class actions will include retailers, restaurants and other commercial and institutional customers who purchased turkeys from large U.S. turkey producers from 2010-2016. The lawsuits, similar to those filed against chicken and beef producers, assert the turkey producers conspired to constrict supply and boost prices
Eric Posner Writes About Backlash to International Law
Over the last two weeks, Israel has repeatedly attacked Syria – destroying military facilities and occupying territory – in clear violation of the United Nations Charter, which forbids the use of military force against foreign states except in self-defense or with the authorization of the Security Council.
Plaintiff alleges footwear retailer's website violates ADA
A visually-impaired plaintiff has sued a footwear company over alleged ADA violations due to an inaccessible website.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Online Retailer Voler for ADA Violations
Haron Cole has filed a class-action lawsuit against Voler, Inc., alleging their website discriminates against visually-impaired users by not being accessible per ADA standards.
Visually-Impaired Plaintiff Sues Footwear Company Kizik Design Over Website Accessibility Violations
Haron Cole has filed a class action lawsuit against Kizik Design, LLC in an Illinois federal court for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to visually-impaired users in violation of the ADA.
Colleen Beverly Elected to Clausen Miller Board of Directors
After nearly three decades of service as a strong client advocate in a multitude of complex insurance matters, Clausen Miller has elected Colleen Beverly to serve on its Board of Directors.
Plaintiffs accuse major toothpaste manufacturer Procter & Gamble of deceptive marketing practices endangering children's health
A group of parents has taken legal action against Procter & Gamble over its Crest Kids Toothpaste line.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Crucial Lifeline to Internet, Phone Service for Rural Communities in Illinois
As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews an important case that could impact access to internet and phone service for millions of people living in rural areas in Illinois and across the country, Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan effort urging the court to keep in place a fund that supports those services.
Benesch Energy Group Continues Growth in Chicago With Of Counsel Matthew Gavin McCarty
Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Gavin McCarty as Of Counsel in the firm’s expanding Energy Practice Group in Chicago.
Plaintiff Alleges Cook County Sheriff's Department Violated Labor Laws Over Unpaid Security Screenings
Michael Smith has filed a lawsuit against the Cook County Sheriff's Department alleging violations of labor laws due to unpaid mandatory security screenings.
IL high court to decide if state can force people to challenge laws only in Chicago, Springfield courts
Justices heard arguments over the constitutionality of HB3062, which forces all Illinoisans to only file constitutional challenges to state laws in courts in Cook County and Sangamon County. Democrats passed the law in 2023 after a blitz of lawsuits challenged a litany of controversial state laws and executive orders