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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.
David J. Fletcher sues Edward F. Flynn for legal malpractice
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, a legal malpractice lawsuit was filed by David J. Fletcher, M.D., against Edward F. Flynn and his law firm Winters, Featherstun, Gaumer, Postlewait, Stocks & Flynn.
Derick Derbas sues Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for violation of constitutional rights and negligence
Derick Derbas, represented by Hale & Monico, has filed a lawsuit against Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Williamson County, and currently unknown employees of both sheriff's offices.
Stephen Bamburak sues Syngenta AG for damages due to exposure to paraquat
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Stephen Bamburak and Ethel Bamburak have filed a lawsuit against defendants Syngenta AG, Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Nathan Wayne Norman sues Dr. Don Arnold II for medical malpractice
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, plaintiff Nathan Wayne Norman is suing defendants Dr. Don Arnold II and Dr. Ann Elizabeth Hardy-Henry.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Sis-Bro Inc. for unlawful employment practices based on sex and transgender status
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, East St. Louis Division, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sis-Bro Inc., case ID 3:24-cv-00968, on March 28, 2024.
Brittany Woodford sues DG Retail for disability and sex-based discrimination
Brittany Woodford has filed a lawsuit against DG Retail, LLC, doing business as Dollar General, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Gregory Clark sues American Legion Post 365 for race-based discrimination and retaliation
Gregory Clark has filed a lawsuit against American Legion Post 365 in the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, East St. Louis Division.
Charles R. Carnahan sues Brinda F. Stepping for property dispute
In the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, Charles R. Carnahan has filed a lawsuit against Brinda F. Stepping and Tracy L. Aranico, case ID 20-CH-261, dated April 17, 2024.
Opal Group #1 sues Eric Barney for unpaid rent and eviction
In the case of Opal Group #1, LLC, d/b/a Ashburn Court Apartments (Plaintiff-Appellee) vs. Eric Barney (Defendant-Appellant), the Appellate Court of Illinois upheld an eviction order.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee To Fill Eighth Circuit Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Maag files suit against Russian eye doctor for allegedly luring patients to Germany for phony 'miracle cures'
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a lawsuit against a Russian medical doctor who allegedly lures “desperate” patients from the U.S. to Germany for “miracle cures” to restore their eyesight, but the procedures allegedly result in no improvements.
Attorney General Raoul’s Legislation Regarding Child Pornography and Use of Artificial Intelligence to Go to the Senate
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his legislation to clarify that Illinois’ child pornography laws apply to images and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) technology was passed by the House of Representatives.
Fifth District reverses Threlkeld in dispute over Highland H&R Block transfer
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld’s conclusion that the sale of an H&R Block franchise and the previous operator’s employment contract were the same transaction.
Jones Day only firm named in top five for all 23 years of independent client service report
The 2024 BTI Consulting Client Service A-Team Report again named Jones Day among the leading law firms in client service.
Multi-state class action alleges Stiiizy marijuana products marketed as 'hemp' contain THC up to 200% above legal limit
A multi-state class action was filed in federal court in the Southern District of Illinois, seeking more than $5 million from hemp manufacturer Stiiizy Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting illegal marijuana products containing as much as 200% more tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as the law allows.
Farmer challenges Dept of Agriculture law prohibiting the use of 'wetlands,' claims Congress exceeds its power to regulate interstate commerce
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Farmer Jim Conlan seeks permission from a federal judge to plant crops on nine acres he owns but can’t use because the government claims it as wetlands.
Robert Thompson sues Banner Life Insurance Company for violation of the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act
In the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Effingham County, Illinois, a class action lawsuit has been filed by Robert Thompson against Banner Life Insurance Company.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Real Estate Brokerage Company for Deceptive Business Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against MV Realty PBC, LLC and MV Realty of Illinois, LLC, as well as corporate managers Amanda Zachman, Antony Mitchell and David Manchester, for allegedly tricking financially strapped consumers into confusing and convoluted 40-year real estate brokerage contracts.
Lawsuit alleges Caseyville nursing home resident with Alzheimer's suffered sexual abuse
A lawsuit alleging a resident with Alzheimer's suffered sexual assault at a Caseyville nursing home was filed in Cook County.