U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Stockholders accuse Allstate of violating federal law
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Stockholders from a Michigan city are suing Allstate and its officers, alleging violation of federal law. -
TCPA plaintiff consented to contact, court finds in denying class certification
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has denied a motion to certify Levins v. Santander Consumer USA Inc. as a class action. -
Consumer alleges Samsung's QWERTY TV remotes use defective battery supply
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against an electronics manufacturer over allegations a television remote control is defective. -
Consumer accuses Probalance of false advertising
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — An Illinois man is suing a Florida health and fitness business, alleging breach of implied warranty and negligent misrepresentation. -
Consumer alleges Yummi Bears vitamins are falsely labeled as 'Made in USA'
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois man alleges a Santa Ana, California, company uses misleading and inaccurate labels on its vitamins. -
CitiMortgage, Safeguard Properties accused of charging for unnecessary inspections
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois homeowner has filed a class action lawsuit against a mortgage service provider and its vendor over allegations he was subjected to unreasonable and unnecessary property inspections. -
Pension funds allege Stericycle's fraudulent practices harmed them
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Two pension funds allege they suffered damages because of a company's fraudulent practices. -
Horse owners allege animals died because of ADM's contaminated feed
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An animal feed manufacturer is accused of manufacturing a horse feed containing an ingredient that is poisonous to the animals. -
Man alleges Subway sent T-Mobile customers unsolicited text advertisements
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois consumer alleges fast food sandwich chain sent him unsolicited text messages. -
Dallas asbestos firm argues it hasn’t failed to obey federal judge’s orders
Judge Consuelo B. Marshall for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a one-page order last week, asking Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett PC to show cause why its case against John Crane Inc. over the company’s allegations of racketeering shouldn’t be dismissed for failure to prosecute. -
Illinois law firm alleges Hotwire sent out junk faxes for advertising
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Flossmoor, Illinois, law firm alleges a San Francisco-based discount travel site sent out junk faxes advertising its services. -
6 former students accuse DeVry University of fraud
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Six former students are suing DeVry education institutions, alleging misleading advertising and marketing practices. -
Indiana wine retailer, consumers accuse Illinois officials of discrimination
An Indiana wine dealer and two consumers are suing Illinois government officials, alleging discrimination on what wines can be sold to Illinois consumers. -
Employees allege Northlake company failed to pay bonuses
Four employees are suing a Northlake company, alleging breach of contract in loss of bonus payments. -
American Airlines hit with class action over rebooking
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A Chicago man is suing American Airlines, alleging breach of contract by forcing him to rebook a flight. -
United Airlines pilot alleges he was not credited sick benefits while serving in reserves
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A United Airlines pilot and former U.S. Air Force (USAF) lieutenant colonel and pilot is bringing suit against the airline for allegedly not crediting him sick benefits accrued over a four-month period during which the U.S. Air Force Reserve assigned him to serve at an Air Force base in southwest Asia. -
Settlement in TCPA class action over cruise line robocalls could reach record $76 million
The plaintiffs allege the defendants, including Caribbean Cruise Line, illegally contacted class members and that their offer of a “free” cruise package in exchange for taking a political survey was a “scam.” The parties reportedly came to a settlement agreement last week. -
U.S. government accuses planting systems manufacturers of violating Clayton Act
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. government is suing planting systems manufacturers, alleging a proposed acquisition is illegal. -
Consumer accuses pet food distributor of false marketing, labeling
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer is suing a pet foods distributor, alleging unfair or deceptive business practices. -
Pilot alleges United Airlines failed to give him sick leave benefits while he was deployed
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing United Airlines for not giving him proper benefits when he was on assignment with the U.S. Air Force.