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Former Assistant Teacher Alleges Retaliation by Childcare Center After Reporting Abuse
Janile Marino has taken legal action against Ivy Garden Learning Center LLC for alleged retaliation following her reports of child mistreatment at the facility where she worked as an assistant teacher until December 2024.
Plaintiff Alleges Prominent Medical Group Responsible for Wrongful Death Due to Negligence
A grieving mother has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and one of its doctors following her son's death after surgery at their facility in Illinois.
Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturer's Defective Grille Guard Caused Injury
A commercial truck driver has filed a lawsuit against Ex-Guard Industries over an allegedly defective grille guard that caused her serious injury during routine vehicle maintenance.
Plaintiff Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Former Attorneys Over Missed Deadline
Adria Orue has sued her former attorneys for allegedly failing to file a medical malpractice claim before the statute of limitations expired after her surgery-related injuries in April 2021.
American Airlines Accuses City of Chicago and Aviation Department Head Over Gate Assignment Breach
In a legal battle that could reshape airline dynamics at one of America's busiest airports, American Airlines has filed suit against the City of Chicago and its aviation department head over alleged breaches in gate assignment agreements at O'Hare...
Part-Time Firefighters Accuse Village Municipality of Overtime Pay Violations
A group of part-time firefighters has taken legal action against the Village of Bradley over alleged unpaid overtime wages dating back to April 2022.
Construction Company Alleges Major Rental Firms Conspired to Fix Prices
A class-action lawsuit filed by IPCS Corp. accuses several major construction equipment rental firms of conspiring to inflate rental prices across the U.S., violating antitrust laws.
Plaintiff alleges local law enforcement violated constitutional rights during vehicle seizure
A local resident has taken legal action against multiple state entities alleging civil rights violations during a controversial vehicle seizure incident in Kane County.
Plaintiff alleges unlawful entry by law enforcement during investigation
A lawsuit filed by Paul Little accuses local law enforcement officials of unlawfully entering his home without a warrant while investigating a domestic violence incident involving his son.
Plaintiff Alleges City Police Officers Used Excessive Force During Traffic Stop
In a federal lawsuit filed on April 30th, Daniel A. Barba accuses several Chicago police officers of using excessive force during a traffic stop last year that resulted in serious injuries including a fractured jaw.
Consumer Accuses E-commerce Retailers of Deceptive Junk Fees
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ritual Zero Proof and Route App, Inc., accusing them of deceptively adding hidden fees during online purchases under the guise of 'Shipping Protection'.
Plaintiffs (labor union) accuse former member of defamation
A prominent labor union has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of its former members over allegedly false statements published in local media outlets.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Medical Service Provider Negligence Over Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Medical Express Ambulance Inc., known as MedEx Ambulance, following a significant data breach involving sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers and birth dates belonging to patients...
Amid lawsuits, Bally's drops anti-white racial rules for Chicago casino investment
Casino operator Bally's has dropped rules in its IPO for its proposed Chicago casino which limited investment opportunity to black and other racial minorities, in keeping with demands from Chicago City Hall. The move came about three months since lawsuits were filed challenging the alleged blatant anti-white discrimination
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Data Breach Investigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a preeminent national consumer rights law firm is investigating claims on behalf of people who have been impacted by the Health Care Service Corporation d/b/a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (“BCBSIL”) data breach.
American Income Life Insurance Data Breach Investigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of people who have been impacted by the American Income Life Insurance (“American Income”) data breach.
Former Professor Alleges Retaliation Against Prestigious University Over Whistleblower Actions
A former professor has filed a lawsuit against The University of Chicago alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract after refusing to falsify documents during a performance review process.
Plaintiffs Allege Construction Giant Negligence Led To Severe Injury
A couple is suing a prominent construction company over alleged negligence leading to serious injury at a high school construction site in Illinois.
Plaintiff accuses nursing home operator of negligence resulting in wrongful death
Anita Bach has filed a lawsuit against West Suburban Nursing & Rehabilitation Center alleging gross negligence in caring for her late husband Donald Bach.
CPS will pay half of $2.6M deal to end ex-students' suit over forced Hindu meditation
The Chicago Public Schools and the David Lynch Foundation have agreed to pay $1.3M each to 773 ex-Chicago high school students and their lawyers to settle claims the schools forced students to participate in religious meditation rites. Lawyers will get $860K