Jeff on WGN Radio 720’s “Let’s Get Legal” Program
Jeff has appeared on WGN Radio 720’s Let’s Get Legal radio program on several occasions to discuss employment law and other legal issues in the news.
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Fraud Judgment
The Illinois Appellate Court unanimously affirmed the jury verdict and fraud judgment awarded to a computer software engineer who claimed his partner tricked him into closing their proprietary trading company to take all of the profits for himself.
Let’s Answer Employment Law Questions for Labor Day!
Jeff appeared on WGN Radio 720’s Let’s Get Legal show to answer listener questions about employment law on Labor Day weekend.
City of Danville Faces LGBTQ Discrimination Lawsuit
The City of Danville discriminated and retaliated against an employee who worked as the City’s only LGBTQ supervisor, according to a new civil rights lawsuit filed by Lucinda Parson
Village Accused of Defying Court Order to Retaliate Against Retired Police Officer
The Village of North Riverside is retaliating against Detective Sergeant Frank Schmalz for filing a civil rights lawsuit by refusing to follow a court order directing the Village to pay his line-of-duty disability pension benefits, according to allegations in a new federal lawsuit.
Railroad Employee Wins Right to Trial for Invasion of Privacy Over Drug Testing
Federal judge rules railroad-employer must face trial on invasion of privacy claims.
Privacy Class Action Lawsuit Filed For Illegal Surveillance By Police Department
Class action lawsuit alleges the Village of Antioch Police Department illegally surveilled and recorded thousands of private, non-emergency calls of citizens.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Sued for LGBTQ Discrimination, Retaliation
A Charleston nursing student was terminated for reporting he was being harassed at work based on his sexual orientation, according to a new federal lawsuit.
Fraud, Breach of Contract Jury Verdict Nets Top 50 Award for 2019
A Cook County jury’s $2.5 million verdict in a partnership dispute was one of the top 50 verdicts in Illinois in 2019.
Village, Mayor and Police Chief to Face Trial For Political Retaliation, Defamation
The Village of North Riverside, the former mayor and former police chief will face trial on claims they violated Sergeant Frank Schmalz’s First Amendment rights, a federal judge ruled.