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Plaintiffs Allege Illinois Department of Corrections Excludes Disabled Inmates from Programs
Five inmates have filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections alleging systematic exclusion from educational and mental health programs due to disabilities. The suit seeks injunctive relief and damages for violations under federal disability rights laws.
Plaintiff alleges Dollar General violated civil rights through racial discrimination
Contessa Washington has filed a lawsuit against DG Retail LLC (Dollar General) alleging racial discrimination during her employment. The case details incidents leading up to her termination and seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Woman alleges Flynn Group d/b/a Taco Bell Restaurant discriminated against her due to pregnancy
In a recent lawsuit, a woman alleges that she was discriminated against during a job interview due to her pregnancy. The case brings into focus the issue of workplace discrimination and the rights of pregnant women.
Employees sue Salem Township Hospital for alleged wage violations
A woman named Melinda Liddle has taken legal action against Salem Township Hospital over alleged wage violations. The case involves claims of unpaid overtime and automatic deductions from shifts, violating federal and state laws.
Woman accuses Jackpot Inc., d/b/a McDonald's of disability discrimination and retaliation
Patricia Graves alleges that her employer, Jackpot Inc., doing business as McDonald's, discriminated against her based on her disability. She claims that after disclosing her condition and requesting reasonable accommodation, she faced harassment and retaliation.
Woman alleges Wabash Area Development, Inc. violated her civil rights by wrongful termination
In a recent lawsuit, a woman claims that her former employer discriminated against her due to her disability and unlawfully terminated her. The case raises important questions about workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Former Employee accuses United States Steel Corporation of Violating the Americans With Disabilities Act
In a lawsuit filed in Illinois, Darren Huffman alleges that his former employer, United States Steel Corporation, violated the Americans With Disabilities Act. Huffman claims that despite being capable of performing available jobs at US Steel, the company refused to accommodate his requests to return to work following a disability.
Former employees files class action suit against Bluegrass Hospitality Group for violations of FLSA and IMWL
Willis claims that she, along with other employees including servers and bartenders, were paid less than the FLSA's and IMWL's minimum wage.
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.
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.