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Lawsuit: IL should pay for releasing man who murdered 11-year-old boy the next day
The lawsuit was filed vs the Illinois Prisoner Review Board by Laterria Smith, mother of Jayden Perkins, who was stabbed to death defending his mom vs ex-boyfriend, who had been let out of jail the day before, despite known, actual threats against Smith and her family
Plaintiff accuses Southwest Airlines Co., former employer, of racial discrimination
Deatrik Bledsoe has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines Co., alleging racial discrimination following an incident that led to his termination despite completing an alcohol treatment program required by company policy.
Plaintiff alleges former employer Border States Industries violated wage laws
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Border States Industries alleging violations of wage payment laws along with age and gender discrimination leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Saint Anthony Hospital of Sex-Based Discrimination
Jacqueline Chacon has filed a lawsuit against Saint Anthony Hospital accusing them of sex-based discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Plaintiff alleges Sexual Harassment Against University Employer
An employee at the University of Illinois has filed a lawsuit alleging persistent sexual harassment by a colleague which was ignored by university authorities.
Plaintiff alleges Walgreens (former employer) violated Title VII through Sexual Harassment
A former pharmacy technician has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens alleging sexual harassment by a coworker and retaliatory termination after reporting it to supervisors who failed to act appropriately.
Presidential Clemency: Alum and Clinic Helped Secure Justice for Mother of Two
April Rice became a methamphetamine user at a young age in Galesburg, Illinois, and had many scrapes with the law, including a felony conviction for meth possession.
UIC prof can revive suit vs school for punishing him over 'racially insensitive' exam question, comments to students
A federal appeals panel agreed the University of Illinois at Chicago law professor had established the university can't use 'qualified immunity' to end his lawsuit claiming the school had trampled his rights to speak freely in class and when talking with students, in response to complaints from offended students
Plaintiff accuses healthcare center employer of discrimination following pregnancy disclosure
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Alden-Town Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Inc., alleging discrimination based on sex and pregnancy following her disclosure about being pregnant.
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Employer Smoke Shop Chain of Overtime Violations
Three former employees have filed a lawsuit against their previous employer—a chain of smoke shops—alleging systematic denial of overtime wages through deceptive payroll practices across multiple locations in Chicago.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. Committed Racial Discrimination
Raymond Bradley III has taken legal action against his former employer Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., claiming racial discrimination led to his wrongful termination after an altercation with a coworker.
Plaintiff alleges Chicago Housing Authority violated ADA by revoking housing voucher
Linae M. Nesbitt has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Housing Authority alleging violations of disability rights after losing her housing voucher without adequate notice or chance to appeal due to insufficient communication methods considering...
Eight Sleep accused of violating ADA over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against Eight Sleep Inc., alleging that its website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act due to accessibility barriers for blind users.
BFKN Announces New Director of Attorney Development
BFKN is pleased to announce Helena Maria Gonzalez as the firm’s new Director of Attorney Development.
Legal 500 Names Three Thompson Coburn Attorneys to Chicago Elite Rankings
Thompson Coburn Chicago attorneys Rob Lang, Tina Bird, and David Kaufman were ranked in the Legal 500 Chicago Elite, a prestigious ranking of the city’s top legal professionals.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Johnson’s Lighthouse BP Engaged in Sexual Harassment
Patricia Adams has filed a lawsuit against Johnson’s Lighthouse BP alleging sexual harassment and discrimination during her employment as a cashier.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Arab American Family Services Violated Pregnancy and Disability Rights
A former employee has taken legal action against Arab American Family Services for alleged discrimination based on pregnancy and disability status.
Plaintiff alleges tech retailer Sariana failed ADA compliance over inaccessible website
A visually-impaired plaintiff has filed a class-action lawsuit against Sariana, LLC in Illinois federal court over allegations that its website is inaccessible under ADA standards.
Plaintiff accuses former co-worker of fraudulent misrepresentation over vehicle sales
In a gripping tale of alleged deceit involving vehicle sales gone awry, Amy Gropp has filed a lawsuit against William Walter Quinlan in Illinois federal court on February 27th.
Plaintiff accuses snack giant Mondelez International of deceptive 'Climate Neutral' claims
Cynthia Salguero has filed a class action lawsuit against Mondelez International in Illinois federal court, accusing them of falsely marketing their Clif Kid products as 'climate neutral.'