Taser Abuse Case Settled in Union County
A lawsuit was settled involving allegations that a deputy with the Union County Sheriff’s Office unlawfully used a taser on a homeless individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
2025 Super Lawyers List
Jeff was selected for the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list, marking the fifth time he has received this recognition.
Ex-Manager Files Lawsuit Against Chicago Strip Club for Retaliation After Reporting Sexual Harassment
A former manager at Rick’s Cabaret, a prominent Chicago strip club, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after reporting sexual harassment.
Illinois Civil Rights Law Applies Retroactively, Restoring Remedies in Title IX Cases, Court Decides
A federal court’s landmark decision applied the Illinois Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act retroactively to restore remedies in an ongoing Title IX civil rights lawsuit.
Court Orders Jury Trial in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against American Greetings Corporation
American Greetings, a leading manufacturer of greeting cards, will face a jury trial to decide its responsibility for subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment by a Jewel-Osco manager.
Mayor Found Liable for Defamation Against Police Union President
Former Village of North Riverside Mayor Ken Krochmal was found guilty of defaming the president of the police union during the 2013 election.
VanderCook College of Music to Stand Trial for the Alleged Failure to Protect a Female Student From On-Campus Sexual Harassment
A federal court decided that a trial by jury will determine whether a female college student suffered a hostile environment on campus after reporting a sexual assault to school administrators in violation Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.
Thank You Sergeant Dawn Geraty
The Village of Antioch Police Department refused to promote Dawn Geraty to Sergeant because she was a woman. Eight years later, she made history.
Federal Court Orders Jury Trial to Determine Whether A City Retaliated Against One of Its Own Supervisors
After reviewing the evidence, the court determined there is enough evidence to support Lucinda Parson’s retaliation claim. Jurors will now determine if the City did, in fact, unlawfully retaliate by suspending her without pay.
Chicago Employment Lawyer Jeffrey Kulwin Interviewed About New Laws in Illinois
Chicago employment lawyer Jeffrey Kulwin discusses new laws for 2023 will help Illinois employees and their families.