City Fails to Dismiss General Contractor’s Lawsuit Alleging Forged Easement and Political Retaliation
The City of Danville faces allegations that top officials retaliated against a general contractor for backing the Mayor’s political opponents.
Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleges Unlawful Termination After Reporting LEADS and FMLA Violations
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges the Village of Lynwood fired an employee for reporting suspected legal violations by top village officials to the government.
Court Rules Calumet City FOIA Officer Not a Policymaking Position
A federal court has ruled that a former Calumet City employee stated a claim for relief based on allegations that she was not re-appointed to work as a Freedom of Information Act Officer because of her political affiliation with the previous mayor.
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.
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.
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.
Court Vacates Officer’s Termination
Police officer’s termination vacated by federal judge.