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Lawyers seek $95M fees for settlements with 10 elite U.S. schools over alleged fin aid collusion
The lawsuit accuses 17 top U.S. colleges and universities, locally including Notre Dame, University of Chicago and Northwestern, of allegedly violating federal antitrust law by limiting financial aid and boosting the cost to attend their schools. Ten schools have settled thus far, collectively paying $285M
Lawsuit says Northwestern failed Jewish students by 'coddling' pro-Hamas, 'terror-supporting' encampment
A class action lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of a breach of contract with its Jewish students by allowing a pro-Hamas rife with antisemitic bigotry to continue on the campus' central lawn, allegedly in violation of university policies
Revite Corporation sues 2424 Chicago, Inc. for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation
The Revite Corporation and Dr. Halyna Boryslavska have filed a lawsuit against 2424 Chicago, Inc., Vintage Realty, Inc., Lilia Kulas Zaparaniuk, Michael Zaparaniuk, and Jerry Kulas in the Appellate Court of Illinois.
Chrysoula sues Great Northern Insurance for breach of contract and declaratory judgment
In the First District, First Division court on April 22, 2024, Chrysoula Dana (plaintiff-appellee) filed a lawsuit against Great Northern Insurance Company (defendant-appellant) for declaratory judgment and breach of contract.
Francine Welborn sues Charles Truitt for violation of constitutional rights resulting in death
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Francine Welborn, as representative of the estate of Lovelle Antonio Jordan, against defendants Charles Truitt, Warden of the Stateville Correctional Center, and unknown Joe Doe correctional officers.
Judge says United Airlines workers can't keep trying to sue airline over Covid vax mandate; Appeal filed
The judge said plaintiffs haven't yet presented enough evidence to back up their claims the airline improperly discriminated against them by firing them or taking action against them to enforce the airline's Covid vaccine mandate.
Monica Bolyard sues Walgreens Boots Alliance for selling carcinogenic acne treatment products
Monica Bolyard, on behalf of herself and a class of others similarly situated, has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 1:24-cv-03138) on April 18, 2024.
Brian Sesto sues Pilkington North America for personal injury due to roof collapse
Brian Sesto has filed a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, under case ID 1:24-cv-03149, on April 19, 2024.
Daniel Catalan sues C&M Baling Systems Inc. for negligence and breach of duty
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, plaintiff Daniel Catalan has filed a lawsuit against C&M Baling Systems, Inc., and C&M Baling Systems Holdings, LLC., both North Carolina corporations.
Ghaida Abdelrahman sues Windy City-Fox Motorsports for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Illinois Human Rights Act
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois - Eastern Division, plaintiffs Ghaida Abdelrahman and Nicholas Solis have filed a lawsuit against Windy City-Fox Motorsports, LLC, Anthony G. Gilgio, and Matthew Sheahan.
Gwen Biasi sues American Medical Association for sex and age discrimination
Gwen Biasi has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, the American Medical Association (AMA), alleging sex and age discrimination.
Judge: IL Sup Ct decision can shield health care vendors from huge biometrics class actions
A federal judge has tossed a class action under Illinois' biometrics privacy law vs health care tech vendor Becton Dickinson, saying attempts by plaintiffs' lawyers to argue an Illinois Supreme Court decision shields only hospitals and clinical providers "borders on frivolous"
Rosie Martin sues AFAM Concept for hair relaxer product liability
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Rosie Martin has filed a lawsuit against several defendants including AFAM Concept, Inc., Beauty Bell Enterprises LLC, Dabur International Ltd., Godrej SON Holdings, Inc., and L’Oreal USA, Inc.
Dashaun Kennith Montgomery sues Trans Union LLC and Drive Casa LLC for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Dashaun Kennith Montgomery has filed a lawsuit against Trans Union LLC and Drive Casa, LLC.
Julie A. Su sues Green Maintenance Services Inc. for labor law violations
In the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Julie A. Su, Acting Secretary of Labor for the United States Department of Labor, has filed a lawsuit against Green Maintenance Services Inc., an Illinois corporation, and Jan Jarosz, an individual.
Brian Muniz sues Lunnon Properties for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Brian Muniz has filed a lawsuit against Lunnon Properties, LLC.
Robert Rickmon sues Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for disability discrimination
Robert Rickmon has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way.
Chicago parking meters owners say City Hall owes millions for not properly enforcing parking rules
Arbitrators ruled the city should pay $2M+ for not enforcing parking rules in neighborhoods in 2020, and the city could owe millions more for strategic maneuvers to bank $10M+ in 2021-2022. Chicago Parking Meters say it's also owed $36M more, as well, for other alleged lax enforcement
Robert Jones sues State of Illinois for violation of civil rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Robert Jones has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Corrections, Robert Jeffreys in his official capacity as Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Prisoner Review Board, James Montgomery in his official capacity as Chairman of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and Anthony Willis in his official capacity as Warden of the Menard Correctional Center.