News from April 2024
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"
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.
IL Supreme Court allows Raoul's motion to dismiss cross-appeal on claim that firearm liability law violated the three readings rule
The Illinois Supreme Court has allowed Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s motion to dismiss Wood River attorney Thomas Maag’s cross-appeal on the three readings rule for lack of jurisdiction and rejected Maag’s motion for leave to respond as moot.
Natalie Bacher sues Penn Aluminum International for sexual harassment and disability discrimination
Natalie Bacher has filed a lawsuit against Penn Aluminum International, LLC in the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois.
Teresa Combs sues Doyle Land Services, Inc. for unpaid overtime wages and other damages
Teresa Combs has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Doyle Land Services, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, East St. Louis Division.
Rebecca Herrera sues Clark County for improper wage calculation and underpayment
Rebecca Herrera, individually and on behalf of similarly situated individuals, has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Clark County, Illinois.
Anthony Collins sues Christopher Auffenberg for fraudulent business practices
Anthony Collins and James Powell have filed a class action lawsuit against Christopher Auffenberg in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Airbnb sued over alleged snake-infested rental in Grafton
An Airbnb guest is suing the worldwide website offering alternative accommodations after she allegedly found a Grafton rental infested with snakes.
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.