News from April 2024
Frederick Giles sues Sabert Corporation for unlawful collection and use of personal biometric identifiers
Frederick Giles, Marcus Jones, and Craig Riddle have filed a lawsuit against Sabert Corporation in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Pedro Aponte sues Kevin Bradley for committing acts under color of law depriving them of their constitutional rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Pedro Aponte and Kate Diaz, parents of minor Angelo Aponte, have filed a lawsuit against defendants Illinois State Trooper Kevin Bradley and unknown Illinois State Troopers.
Mayce Aljazara sues Amazon.com Services LLC for unlawful denial of religious and disability accommodations
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Mayce Aljazara has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Services LLC (Case No. 1:24-cv-03177) on April 19, 2024.
TOHO Co., Ltd. sues the individuals for copyright and trademark infringement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, TOHO Co., Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against various individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and unincorporated associations identified in Schedule A.
Justin Scott Dawson sues United Airlines for wrongful termination and damage to professional reputation
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiff Justin Scott Dawson has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Kenyuata A Hester sues Northeastern Illinois University for violation of constitutional rights and Title IX
Kenyuata A Hester has filed a lawsuit against Northeastern Illinois University in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Kayla Moller sues Coffee Meets Bagel for alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Kayla Moller has filed a class action lawsuit against Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc.
Delfina Marcano sues Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board for termination of disability pension
In the case of Delfina Marcano vs. Retirement Board of Trustees of the City of Harvey Police Pension Board, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (case ID: 1-23-0579), a ruling was made on March 29, 2024.
Eric J. Mertes sues The Village of Mt. Prospect for health insurance benefits under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, a lawsuit was filed by Eric J. Mertes and Kendra Mertes against The Village of Mt. Prospect (case ID: 1-22-1787 & 1-22-1790) on March 27, 2024.
IL appeals court: Waukegan restaurant can be sued for not stopping car from crashing through storefront window
August 2020 crash injured patron who was ordering food
White Castle to pay $9.5M to settle contentious worker fingerprint scans case
A long court fight over the case had resulted in a landmark Illinois Supreme Court decision, which placed Illinois businesses at risk of "annihilative" payouts, leading lawmakers to at last move to reform the law to potentially avert further economic harm.
Cristina Frantzis sues Mona Ghosh for professional negligence
In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, plaintiff Cristina Frantzis has filed a lawsuit against defendants Mona Ghosh, MD and Progressive Women’s Healthcare, S.C.
Rachel Vazquez sues Thomas Alexander Kantas for legal malpractice
Rachel Vazquez, individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of Juan Mesarina, along with Juan Mesarina Jr., Maritza Mesarina, Teena Billegas, Juan Villa, Evette Mesarina, Ingrid Mesarina & Gerardo Mesarina have filed a lawsuit against Thomas Alexander Kantas and his law office.
Rodney Blisset sues The City of Chicago for alleged violation of the Whistleblower Act
In the case of Rodney Blisset versus The City of Chicago, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois (First District) under case ID 1-23-0734 on March 25, 2024, the plaintiff alleges violation of the Whistleblower Act.
AZ SPE sues City of Chicago for revocation of retail tobacco dealer's license
In the case of AZ SPE, LLC v. City of Chicago and The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1794), on March 28, 2024, AZ SPE, LLC (the plaintiff) is appealing against the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Transform Holdco LLC sues Lloyd's Underwriter syndicate no. 318 MSP for business interruption losses due to COVID-19
Transform Holdco LLC, the operator of Sears Roebuck & Co. and Kmart retail stores, has filed a lawsuit against 17 insurance companies including Lloyd’s Underwriter Syndicate No. 318 MSP, Neon Syndicate 2468, Tokio Marine American Insurance Company, Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance Company among others in the Appellate Court of Illinois (Case ID: 1-23-0732) on March 25, 2024.
Rocco Coduto sues The County of Cook for unpaid suspension and denial of back pay
In the case of Rocco Coduto vs The County of Cook and Thomas J. Dart, filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District (Case ID: 1-22-1837), dated March 26, 2024, plaintiff Rocco Coduto is appealing against his unpaid suspension and subsequent denial of back pay by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Fahad Nazir sues Cook County Health for retaliation and termination under the Illinois Whistleblower Act
The lawsuit was filed by Fahad Nazir against Cook County Health and Hospital Systems in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, with the court case ID 1-23-0640 on March 28, 2024.
Karl Starr sues Presence Central for medical malpractice
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, plaintiffs Karl and Lynn Starr are suing Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, Debra L. Juhant, Larissa Chaidez, Sumit Singh M.D., American Anesthesiology Associates of Illinois S.C., Jonathan C. Wu M.D., and Du Page Medical Group LTD.
Barrows LLC sues Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC for breach of contract
In the case of Barrows LLC versus Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC filed in the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, with court case ID 1-23-0289 on March 29, 2024, Barrows LLC alleges breach of contract by Magellan Parcel C/D, LLC.