Illinois Class Action Law
<h2> <center> State of Illinois v. Shahid Hussain <h2> </center>
Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of hate crime, and one count of institutional vandalism, all class 2 felony offenses. On January 30, 2026, surveillance video showed Shahid Hussain, age 43, of Niles, Illinois, enter the Northwestern campus drawing swastikas and other Nazi symbols on numerous signs and other university property. The vi... More...
$ (10-17-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> State of Illinois v. Lakeia b.
Bloomington, Illinois, family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a parental rights termination action. Digested by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> In April 2025, the State filed a petition to terminate respondent's parental rights to the minors. The State alleged respondent was an unfit parent in th... More...
$ (07-21-2026 - IL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Robert Dunlap </h2> </center>
Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud. Robert Dunlap claimed to operate a cryptocurrency business that sold a purported digital asset called “Meta-1 Coin” through a “Meta-1 Coin Trust.” Dunlap made numerous false and misleading statements to potential and actual investors, including claims that the Meta-1 Coin was backed by as much as $... More...
$ (04-16-2026 - IL)<H2> Ryan O'Donnell and Michael Goree v. City of Chicago and URT United Road Towing, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on civil rights violation theories. After receiving a ticket in Chicago, a vehicle owner must pay in full, enter into an installment payment plan, or contest the violation. Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) § 9-100-050. If the owner fails to pay or successfully contest the violation, the City of Chicago sends a noti... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - IL)<H2> Ramona Milan v. Selene Finance, L.P.
Chicago, Illinois, consumer credit lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Debt Collection Act violation theory. Ramona Milam is an Illinois homeowner who took out a mortgage loan. Selene Finance acts as the loan servicer, collecting her mortgage payments on behalf of the lender. When Milam missed payments in 2023, Selene sent her a letter internal practices prevented Selene from ... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - IL)<H2> Shrella Benton v. Trans Union, L.L.C.
Chicago, Illinois, consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory. AI Overview Common FCRA Violations & Penalties | Stein Saks, PLLC Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations involve credit bureaus (CRAs) or data furnishers messing up your credit report (like wrong balances, late payments, mixed files), not fixing disputes, reportin... More...
$ (12-23-2025 - IL)<center? Juan Mendez v. City of Chicago, et al.
Chicago, Illinois, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an excessive force civil rights violation theory. This is a tragic case involving a police encounter in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Officers Christian Szczur and David Cook responded to a notice early one morning that a shot had been fired in the area. While investigating the gunshot, they approached Juan ... More...
$ (12-05-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Ray Collins, Jocelyne Robledo, Paul Ivery, Dana Briggs, Hubert Mazur </h1></h1>
Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with forcibly resisting federal agents <br> Five individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with assaulting or forcibly resisting federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Ill. over the weekend.<br> <br> The defendants were among a crowd of people who descended in ... More...
$0 (09-29-2025 - IL)Jeanne Hedgepth v. James A. Briton, et al.
Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a wrongful termination claim.<br> <br> Jeanne Hedgepeth, a high<br> school teacher with two suspensions and prior warnings of<br> possible termination, posted inflammatory messages to a Fa-<br> cebook account followed mostly by former students. The<br> posts prompted numerous complaints and media inquiries to<br> the school distr... More...
$0 (08-26-2025 - IL)United States of America v. Donald Dorosheff
Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child porn. <br> <br> * * *<br> <br> The federal "Take It Down Act" addresses non-consensual sharing of intimate images and computer-generated deepfakes. It establishes civil and criminal penalties for publishing or threatening to share such content. Platforms are required to remove covered content w... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - IL)Jordan Watkins v. Brij Mohan, et al.
Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer represneted the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on deliberate indifference law theory.<br> <br> While he was in federal custody, plaintiff-appellant Jordan Watkins underwent a hernia repair operation at an outside hospital. He began experiencing severe pain and swelling in his groin. Medical staff at the correctional facility allegedly told Watkins that h... More...
$0 (07-16-2025 - IL)End User Consumer Plaintiff class v. Tyson, Inc., et al.
Chicago, Illinois consumer law law class action lawyers represented the Plaintiff in an anti-trust price fixing case.<br> <br> "In re: Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation" refers to a series of class action lawsuits filed against major broiler chicken producers alleging price-fixing and market manipulation. The lawsuits claim that defendants, including companies like Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride,... More...
$0 (07-02-2025 - IL)Thor Zurbriggen v. Twin Hill Acquisition, Inc. and America Airlines, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a produce liability theory.<br> <br> Eleven employees of American Airlines filed a class action complaint on behalf of themselves and thousands of fellow employees alleging that the new uniforms manufactured by Twin Hill Acquisition Co., Inc. had caused a wide variety of health problems. According to the complaint, the... More...
$0 (06-27-2025 - IL)Anthony B. Sullers, Sr. v. International Union Elevator Constructors, Local 2
Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination claim.<br> <br> Anthony Sullers, Sr., an elevator mechanic who is African American, brought this action against his union, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 2 ("IUEC†or "the Unionâ€). He alleged that IUEC had breached its duty of fair representation in its handling of his al... More...
$0 (06-27-2025 - IL)Mary Ann Arnold v. United Airlines, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination theory.<br> <br> Mary Ann Arnold brought this action against her former employer, United Airlines ("United†or "the Companyâ€), alleging unlawful discrimination and retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEAâ€) and the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRAâ€). Ms. Arno... More...
$0 (06-27-2025 - IL)<h1> United States of America v. Robert R. Rodriguez </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Benton, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Kentucky man sentenced to 10+ years in federal prison for attempted sex offenses against a child... More...
$0 (05-01-2025 - IL)Michael Knight v. Raquel Knight
Decatur, Illinois family law divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution action.<br> <br> Michael and Raquel married on January 18, 2008, in Decatur, Illinois. They share three biological children, C.K., born August 10, 2007, R.K., born May 1, 2009, and J.K., born January 14, 2016. On September 26, 2019, Michael filed an order of protection against Raquel based upon "erratic ... More...
$0 (04-16-2025 - IL)The People of the State of Illinois v. Adam W. Vaira
Mount Carmel, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.<br> <br> On May 3, 2021, the State charged defendant by six count information, in Wabash County (21-CF-35), with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (counts I and V), Class X fe... More...
$0 (04-11-2025 - IL)Vanessa Smith v. Bernard Goodall
Chicago, Illinois pro se Plaintiff sued the Defendant in the Cook County small claims court.<br> <br> In this small claims action, defendant Bernard Goodall appeals pro se from a trial court order entering judgment against him and in favor of plaintiff, Vanessa Smith, in the amount of $650. On appeal, defendant contends the circuit court erred in finding in favor of plaintiff<br> <br> * * *<br> <... More...
$0 (03-07-2025 - IL)The People of the State of Illinois v. Donald Pittman, Jr.
Charleston, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony (count I), and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Class 2 felonies (counts II-III).<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> To set appropriate conditions of pretrial release where the State has filed a petition to detain, the circuit court must determine whether the State has... More...
$0 (03-04-2025 - IL)State of Illinois v. Desireee R. Cortez
Geneva, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple counts of felony theft.<br> <br> Desiree R. Cortez, age 37, pled guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from her employer.<br> <br> Two other counts relating to financial exploitation of an elderly person and financial exploitation of an elderly person age 70 or older by someone in a position of trust were di... More...
$0 (02-22-2025 - IL)State of Illinois v. Sarah A.
Bloomington, Illinois family lawyer lawyer represented the defendant in a parental rights termination action.<br> <br> In April 2024, the State filed a motion to terminate the parental rights of respondent Sarah A. as to her minor children, S.A. (born in 2016), J.A. (born in 2012), and M.A. (born in 2009). The children's fathers are not parties to this appeal. In September 2024, the trial court gr... More...
$0 (02-09-2025 - IL)The People of the State of Illinois v. Danielle S.
Champaign, Illinois family law lawyer represented mother in a parental rights termination action.<br> <br> Mother is the biological mother of Blaise M. (B.M.), born on November 9, 2015. Mother cared for B.M. until B.M. tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease when he was two years old. B.M. was then placed with his biological father, Alec Moore (Father), by the Department of Children an... More...
$0 (01-21-2025 - IL)K&V Group, LLP v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., et al.
Chicago, Illinois civil litigation lawyers will be representing United States of America qui tam claim against Walgreen claiming that it filled millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and then sought reimbursement for many of these prescriptions from various federal health care programs in violation the False Claims Act (FCA). Walgreens is one of the... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - IL)Linda Thompson v. Army and Air Force Exchange Service
East St. Louis, Illinois civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a violation of the<br> Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ("FACTAâ€).<br> <br> The Exchange is an instrumentality of the United States<br> Army and Air Force that provides retail services on military<br> bases across the country. Linda Thompson alleges that she<br> used her personal credit card at t... More...
$0 (01-10-2025 - IL)Jacqueline Noto v. Mark A. Shlifk and Eric Weis
<h2><br> Yorkville, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued Gender Violence Act.<br> </h2><br> Plaintiff filed her original complaint on April 24, 2023, against Weis and defendant Mark A. Shlifka. Her complaint alleged violations of the Act against Shlifka (count I), violations of the Act against Weis (count II), and reckless supervision against Weis (count III). On June... More...
$0 (12-02-2024 - IL)State of Illinois v. Glen E. Howder
<h2><br> Mount Carmel, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography<br> </h2><br> <br> On February 21, 2019, the State charged defendant by information, in Wabash County (19-CF-29), with one count of soliciting child pornography (count I), a Class X felony (720 ILCS 5/11-20.1(c-5) (West 2018)), alleging that defendant solicited, used, per... More...
$0 (12-04-2024 - IL)Dustin T. Capsel v. Rebekah J. Burwell
<h2><br> Morris, Illinois personal injury lawyer represented the Defendant on an auto negligence claim.<br> </h2><br> Plaintiff, Dustin T. Capsel, brought a negligence action in the circuit court of Grundy County to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision involving defendant, Rebekah J. Burwell. The matter later proceeded to trial, at the conclusion of which the ... More...
$0 (12-03-2024 - IL)State of Illinois v. Shaniqua B.
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois family law lawyer represented mother in a parental rights termination action.<br> </h2><br> The State petitioned in this case for the respondent Shaniqua B.'s four minor children- K.C., K.Y., K.F., and D.F.-to be adjudged wards of the court pursuant to section 2-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (Act) (705 ILCS 405/2-3 (West 2022)). Following an adjudication hearing, t... More...
$0 (12-03-2024 - IL)State of Illinois v. Marlee C.
<h2><br> Monmouth, Illinois family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a parental termination action.<br> </h2><br> In August 2020, the State filed petitions for adjudication of wardship for the minors pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (705 ILCS 405/2-3(1)(b) (West 2020)), contending the minors' environment was injurious to their welfare. The petitions alleged respondent had failed t... More...
$0 (12-05-2024 - IL)The People of the State of Illinois v. James S.
<h2><br> Galesburg, Illinois family law lawyer represented the Defendant in a parental rights termination action.<br> </h2><br> <br> In August 2021, the State filed a single-count petition for adjudication of wardship, alleging that P.S. was neglected pursuant to section 2-3(1)(b) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (Juvenile Court Act) (705 ILCS 405/2-3(1)(b) (West 2020)) in that P.S. was subjected... More...
$0 (11-15-2024 - IL)Hope McMurry-Schoon and Thomas Schoon v. Justin Cox
<h2><br> Joliet, Illinois family law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs and the Defendant in an adoption matter.<br> </h2><br> <br> G.B.C. was born on March 14, 2020. Respondent is G.B.C.'s father. G.B.C.'s mother consented to her adoption and is no longer a party to this action. In November 2019, respondent was arrested and charged with, among other offenses, aggravated battery of a peace officer... More...
$0 (11-15-2024 - IL)David Hayes v. Kraft Heinz Co., et al.
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois consumer law lawyers are representing consumers of Kraft Heinz Mac and Cheese claiming its advertising that claims the produce contains no artificial preservatives.<br> </h2><br> <br> Plaintiffs David Hayes, Kamilah Galbreth, and Taylor Ambroisno ("Plaintiffsâ€)<br> sued the Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Heinz Ingredients Corporation<br> ("Defendants,†or "Kra... More...
$0 (11-15-2024 - IL)Jennifer Schonfeld v. Thomas M. Tortorici and Andrew J. Nelson
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois personal injury auto negligence pedestrian accident lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> Plaintiff field a "personal injury action against Tortorici alleging that his negligence in operating his vehicle proximately caused her injuries. Schonfeld sought damages for medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and loss of normal life. Plaintiff was struc... More...
$0 (10-24-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Kathy Bremer and James Bremer
<h2><br> Wheaton, Illinois family law lawyers represented the husband and wife in a divorce.<br> </h2><br> <br> ¶ 4 The parties were married in July 1995. They began living separate and apart in November 2002. Kathy filed a verified petition for legal separation in Kane County in September 2003 (case No. 03-DK-1263). James failed to appear and was found in default. The court entered a judgment of... More...
$0 (10-18-2024 - IL)Marissa Sanchez v. Walmart, Inc.
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois personal injury product liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> Defendant Walmart, Inc. manufactures and sells frozen seafood products that are labeled as sustainably sourced. Plaintiff Marissa Sanchez purchased some of these products at a Walmart store and alleges that Walmart's "sustainable†message is deceptive. She seeks to represent a cl... More...
$0 (10-16-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Darlena Erickson n/k/a Darlena Gomez v. Cody Erickson
<h2><br> Kankakee, Illinois divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> After the dissolution of their marriage, petitioner, Darlena Gomez, and respondent, Cody Erickson, shared equal parenting time of their minor children. Petitioner moved to modify the parenting agreement and sought leave to relocate the children 75 miles from respondent's residen... More...
$0 (09-24-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Krassimier Dimitrov and Tsveta Dimitrov
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois family law lawyers represented Petitioner and Respondent in a divorce.<br> <h2><br> <br> <br> ¶ 4 Krassimir and Tsveta were married on August 7, 2018. They had one child. Before the dissolution action was filed, the parties signed the agreement.<br> <br> ¶ 5 The agreement included a clause stating that both parties had the opportunity to seek independent legal... More...
$0 (09-13-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Allison Zechman and Adam Zechman
<h2><br> Waukegan, Illinois divorce lawyers represented the Petitioner and Respondent in a dissolution action.<br> </h2><br> <br> The parties were married in 2001, in Chicago, Illinois. Three children were born during the marriage. In January 2020, Allison filed a petition for dissolution of marriage, and Adam filed a counterpetition in February 2020.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> The parties were marri... More...
$0 (08-21-2024 - IL)In re Marriage of Yasemin Celik and Onur Celik
<h2><br> Chicago, Illinois divorce lawyers represented Petitioner and Responden in a dissolution action.<br> </h2<<br> <br> Yasemin and Onur were married on June 16, 2016. They had one child, Arya. On June 23, 2017, Onur purchased a condominium located at 1322 S. Prairie Ave, Unit 402, Chicago (the condo), in his name alone. The mortgage was also taken out in his name alone. After the purchase, th... More...
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