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Judge denies TRO sought by GOP candidates to block law that changed election rules to keep GOPers off ballot
The lawsuit, filed by four prospective Republican state House and Senate candidates, say Illinois Democrats violated the right to vote by rushing through a new state elections law that rewrites the candidate selection process in the middle of the 2024 election cycle to protect their incumbents from possible challengers
Foxx to curtail prosecutions vs offenders caught in certain car searches; Fioretti pledges to reverse on 'Day One'
Cook County State's Attorney candidate Robert Fioretti called Kim Foxx's new policy unconstitutional and a 'dereliction of duty' which would make unsafe neighborhoods worse. His opponent in the race to replace Foxx, former judge Eileen O'Neill Burke has not weighed in on the policy critics say will further bind police vs violent crime
Appeals panel: Oak Lawn must face lawsuit for quick cancel of IT services contract
Illinois appeals judges said Oak Lawn can't use the state Municipal Code to sidestep a lawsuit claiming the village illegally cancelled a 5-year contract for services worth $800,000 after just three months because village officials determined the deal wasn't "working out."
Man appeals Cook County Sheriff’s Office for wrongful termination seeking $1M in back pay
A man appeals against Cook County Sheriff’s Office claiming wrongful termination from his police officer role in 2011 and seeks $1M in back pay and benefits accrued during litigation periods.
Man accuses Fresh Express Incorporated of Age Discrimination
In a recent lawsuit, Robert Davis alleges that Fresh Express Incorporated violated his rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The case highlights potential issues around age-based discrimination within the workplace.
Man accuses Village of Lyons Police Officer of unlawful detention and search
A man has filed a lawsuit against a police officer for unlawful detention and search. The case involves allegations of violations of the United States Constitution and the Civil Rights Act.
Man sues Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Shop, LLC for ADA Violation over Digital Accessibility
A visually impaired man, Holger Fiallo, has sued Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Shop, alleging that their digital properties are not accessible to visually impaired individuals. The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of digital accessibility in the post-pandemic era.
Police officer accuses City of Chicago police officers of sex discrimination and retaliation
In a civil rights lawsuit, a woman alleges sex discrimination and retaliation by the City of Chicago and several police officers. The plaintiff claims her complaints to the EEOC led to further mistreatment.
Woman accuses Favorite Healthcare Staffing, LLC and Illinois Department of Human Services of Violating Civil Rights Act
Amanda Jones is suing Favorite Healthcare Staffing, LLC and the Illinois Department of Human Services for alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The case revolves around claims of unequal employment conditions during her tenure as a Registered Nurse.
Nelson Mullins Expands Litigation Practice with New Partners in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and New York
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, announces two new litigators have joined the firm. Partners Robin Nunn and Jennifer Park join the firm’s offices in Washington, D.C. and New York, and Chicago, respectively.
IL lawmakers OK bill to limit risk of financial ruin for businesses targeted by biometrics class actions
The Illinois House has passed legislation to reform the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The legislation would specify that the law's costly damages demands should be applied per person, not per fingerprint or other biometric scan. Biz groups say the reforms are welcome, but more are needed
Man accuses Cushing Transportation of Failing to Pay Overtime Wages
A man has filed a lawsuit against Cushing Transportation, alleging the company failed to pay him overtime wages. The case highlights potential violations of federal and state labor laws.
Woman sues Menard, Inc. for negligence in slip and fall accident
Lisa Belmer is suing Menard, Inc. for over $75,000, alleging negligence that led to her severe injuries from a slip and fall accident in one of their retail stores in 2017. She claims the store failed to maintain safe premises.
Live Well Chiropractic accuses healthcare corporations of collusion and under-reimbursement
In a class action complaint filed in Illinois, Live Well Chiropractic PLLC alleges that several healthcare corporations have colluded to underpay healthcare providers. The plaintiff seeks judgment for the alleged financial struggles caused by this scheme.
Man sues Village of Melrose Park and its police officers after brutal beating
A man named Michael Boehmer has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Melrose Park and several of its police officers, alleging unlawful detention, physical attack, and constitutional violations. The case is now pending in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Woman sues Maywood Park District alleging disability discrimination and retaliation
The article covers a lawsuit filed by Lonette Hall against Maywood Park District for alleged violations of the ADA and FMLA. The suit claims disability-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Judge says psychiatrists must end class action over Board certification maintenance programs
A federal judge has a class action brought by a group of psychiatrists vs American Board of Psychology and Neurology, in which ABPN was accused of unfairly using monopoly power over certifications to force participation in certification maintenance programs, allegedly encroaching on continuing ed market
Appeals court: Indiana U. violated male student's rights by expelling him from med school without hearing over abuse claims
Judges said the man must be identified by his real name in future court filings if he wishes to continue his action vs Indiana University. The man had been accused of abuse by an unidentified female student.
Man sues Ramrod Distribution for unpaid overtime wages
A former employee of Ramrod Distribution, Curtis Hill, has filed a lawsuit against the company for not paying him proper overtime wages. The case highlights issues around labor laws and fair compensation.
Reed Smith welcomes Director of Applied AI Richard Robbins
Reed Smith welcomed its first director of applied artificial intelligence (AI), Richard Robbins. In this role, Robbins will lead the design and development of generative AI, predictive AI, data science and other disciplines for the delivery of Reed Smith’s legal and business services.