Eastern Division of the Northern District of Illinois
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Former University of Chicago employee alleges she was fired in retaliation, files False Claims Act lawsuit
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A woman alleges a Chicago university terminated her from her position as an executive administrator after more than 30 years of employment because her objection to participate in an alleged scheme. -
Walgreens fighting class actions in two states over alleged price-fixing
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Walgreens continues to fight a class action lawsuit over alleged price-fixing in a lawsuit being heard before in an Illinois federal court. -
Lennie & Larry’s seeks dismissal of second complaint over cookie labeling
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Lennie & Larry’s Inc., a California company accused of exaggerating the health benefits of the cookies and protein muffins it makes, has asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit. -
Gerber seeks dismissal of class action over Good Start Gentle formula
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – On June 22, Gerber Products Co. asked a federal judge for the dismissal of a class action lawsuit brought earlier this year over Good Start Gentle formula. -
Judge dismisses case alleging Blistex used deceptive packaging for lip product
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A U.S. District Court judge has ruled in favor of lip product manufacturer Blistex, which filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleged Blistex had used deceptive packaging in selling one of its products. -
Judge allows $250K verdict to stand in EEOC's case against Costco
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois federal judge recently denied motions made by Costco Wholesale Corp. and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. -
GNC seeks dismissal of aloe vera product suit, claims consumer fails to state claim
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) wants a class action lawsuit filed by an Illinois consumer, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation over an aloe vera product, dismissed. -
Vacation rental company HomeAway.com alleges Chicago ordinance gives Airbnb advantage
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – HomeAway.com Inc., an online vacation rentals company, has filed suit against the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection over an ordinance it claims gives preference to competitor Airbnb and violates the First and 14th amendments. -
Blistex: Lip ointment tube is not deceptive, unless 'toothpaste tubes everywhere be deemed deceptive'
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Lip product manufacturer Blistex has filed a motion to dismiss a class action complaint against it alleging that it uses deceptive packaging for one of its products. -
Menard says its 4-by-4s the proper size in response to class actions
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Attorneys for Menard Inc. have issued a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading its customers about the size of its lumber. -
Spokeo claims restriction of advertisements 'raises serious constitutional questions'
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Spokeo has filed a motion to dismiss a civil rights class action lawsuit filed by an Illinois woman. -
Chicago firm targets class action objectors with RICO suit deemed 'frivolous' by defendant
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A Texas attorney who often stands in the way of class action settlements and is currently being accused of racketeering in a class action lawsuit filed in an Illinois federal court says the suit is senseless. -
Suit alleges Metabolic Nutrition, IQ Formulations misrepresented Synedrex
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois man is suing the manufacturers and sellers of Synedrex, a dietary supplement, over claims they misrepresented the nature and quality of Synedrex.