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.
Top 20 Award for 2018: Invasion of Privacy, Negligent Supervision Jury Verdict
A Cook County jury’s $10 million-dollar invasion of privacy, negligence award for seven women who worked at a hospital was one of the top 20 verdicts in Illinois in 2018.
Jury Awards $2.5 Million for Fraud, Breach of Contract
Jury awards $2.5 million to a computer software engineer who claimed his former business partner defrauded him and stole the business.
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 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.