U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Subway restaurant owner seeks dismissal of Chicago soda tax case
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A federal court is being asked to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that an improper Chicago soft drink tax of 5 cents was charged for an orange drink sold at Chicago Subway stores when the drink should have been exempt. -
Illinois federal judge preliminarily OKs $295 million settlement in Stericycle class action
The lawsuit, filed in 2013, alleges the medical waste disposal company misled its customers, including veterinary clinics, medical clinics and medical labs, regarding pricing. -
Chicago firm sues loan companies over unsolicited faxes
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A professional corporation has filed a class action lawsuit against loan service companies, alleging that it was sent unsolicited faxes in violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Alleged scheme: Men filled cups with unsweet tea after paying Cook Co. soda tax so they could file lawsuit
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Subway franchisor has asked a Chicago federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act in connection with a sweetened beverage tax. -
Seventh Circuit shoots down cosmetology student's attempt to be considered an employee
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has affirmed a decision that a cosmetology student who worked at a beauty school salon was not an employee of the school. -
Animation Sharks alleged to have sent fax advertisement to individual without authorization
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois individual claims that a Los Angeles company unlawfully sent her a fax advertisement. -
Actor alleges HomeAdvisor unlawfully used photos in video advertisements
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An actor known in the Chicago entertainment community alleges that his likeness was used in commercials to promote a home improvement enterprise without his consent. -
Seventh Circuit, on Volvo ‘pick-off’ case: Timing of offer has no effect
The proposed class action, Laurens v. Volvo, is about a car buyer’s disappointed expectations. The dispute, in particular, centers on the difference between Volvo’s model XC90 and the XC90 T8. Both are luxury SUVs, but the XC90 runs on gas, whereas the T8 is a plug‐in hybrid. -
TCPA defendants could be looking at longer, more expensive legal battles
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, recently denied defendant DePaul University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it over a series of allegedly unsolicited text messages sent to a man’s personal cell phone. -
Illinois man files class action against Logitech over allegedly defective security system
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Orland Park, Illinois, consumer claims that a security system he purchased is defective. -
Chicago claims new Byrne JAG conditions are unconstitutional
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against over the new conditions of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, or Bryne JAG. -
Man claims A Place for Mom did not have his permission to call him
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois man claims that the largest senior living referral service in the country unlawfully called him. -
Babyganics sunscreen has false SPF number, consumers claim
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Consumers allege that a Babyganics sunscreen misrepresents its protection. -
Morningstar Inc., Prudential Investment Management Services accused of racketeering
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A South Carolina man has filed a class action lawsuit over allegations that investment analysts caused injury to him and his money and property. -
Customer claims Dunkin' Donuts blueberry doughnuts don't contain actual blueberries
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Dunkin' Brands is accused of misrepresenting its blueberry doughnuts by an Illinois consumer. -
Woman claims Clarins' anti-cellulite lotion claims are misleading
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois consumer alleges she paid an unjustified premium price for anti-cellulite cream she claims is falsely advertised. -
Nissan sued over paint job on Infiniti
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against Nissan North America Inc., a vehicle manufacturer, alleging product liability. -
Label or Liability: GSK faces $3M verdict over product it didn't make
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - This spring, a Chicago federal jury awarded $3 million to the widow of a lawyer who committed suicide by stepping in front of a CTA L train in Chicago’s Loop in 2010 shortly after taking a generic version of the antidepressant drug Paxil. -
Judge denies class certification in ADA lawsuit against Kohl's
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. District Court for Northern District of Illinois has denied class certification in a lawsuit alleging Kohl’s Corp. and Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York Human Rights Law. -
Cookie company picks apart lawsuit over nutrition info
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A cookie manufacturer facing a class action lawsuit has filed a motion for dismissal, alleging conflict of multiple state laws and statute requirements.