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.
Court Advances Sex Harassment Claims Against Manager Who Worked for a Different Employer
A female employee who alleged she was sexually harassed by a store manger who worked for a different employer can proceed with sex discrimination claims against her employer, and the store manager’s employer, a judge ruled.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System Accused of LGBTQ Discrimination, Retaliation
A new Charge of Discrimination alleges that Ethan Richardson was terminated by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System for reporting he was being harassed by coworkers because he is gay.
Nursing Home Sued for Retaliation, Wrongful Termination
A Chicago nursing home fired a nurse supervisor for whistleblowing about COVID-19 safety issues, according to a lawsuit filed today.
Court Denies College’s Motion to Toss Student’s Title IX Sex Discrimination Claim
A federal court advanced a female student’s Title IX lawsuit alleging she was mistreated after she reported a sexual assault to college officials.
City Assistant Alleges Race Discrimination, Retaliation
The City of Danville’s only Black administrative assistant filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging she was the victim of race discrimination and retaliation.
Illinois State Police, Tollway Sued for Retaliation
Four state employees filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Command staff officers for the Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway retaliated against veteran employees for speaking out about corruption.
Prosecutor Alleges Harassment by Female Supervisor
A State’s Attorney alleged he was sexually harassed by his supervisor when they worked in the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Class Action Lawsuit for Privacy Invasions, Sexual Harassment
Female workers file class action lawsuit for invasion of privacy, negligence and sexual harassment after finding hidden camera in Clinic bathroom.