Jury Awards $10 Million to Employees for Privacy Invasions, Physical Attack
Seven hospital employees were awarded over $10 million for invasion of privacy and negligent supervision claims.
Court Vacates Officer’s Termination
Police officer’s termination vacated by federal judge.
Court Orders City to Promote Police Officer Denied Jobs Because She is a Woman
A federal court ordered the Village of Antioch to promote Dawn Geraty to Sergeant five months after she won her sex discrimination lawsuit.
Female Police Officer Wins Sex Discrimination Trial
The Village of Antioch twice refused to promote one of its most senior police officers because she was a woman, according to a federal jury.
Gulf War Vet, Detective Sues for Disability Discrimination
A detective alleged the Cook County Sheriff’s Office violated disability discrimination laws by refusing to accommodate the health condition he developed during his military service in the Gulf War.
Contractor Faces Trial on Whistleblower’s Fraud Claims
A whistleblower’s claim that a large Chicago contractor over-billed the government on affordable housing construction projects will be decided by a jury, a federal court ruled.
Construction Manager Wins Defamation, Breach of Employment Contract Trial
A construction manager who was wrongfully fired and falsely accused of taking bribes was awarded $3.2 million in damages by a jury.