Court Vacates Officer’s Termination
Police officer’s termination vacated by federal judge.
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 post-traumatic stress disorder he suffered 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.
How Did I Get Here?
I was talking with lawyers about the cases that inspired our practice. It was fun to hear about their cases and the stories behind them. Here are the two cases I mentioned.