Comcast Corporation was recently sued in federal court in Chicago by eleven current and former employees of the communcations giant, alleging that they were discriminated against on the basis of race. The employees, technicians who install equipment, charge that the company fostered a racially hostile work environment becasue they were called derogatory Read more »
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Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies Whistleblower Statute
by eugene December 24, 2011
The Illinois Appellate Court just issued an opinion clarifying the Illinois Whistleblower Statute. Curtis Brame was a lieutentant with the North Chicago Police Department. He brought suit against North Chicago, the mayor and police chief, alleging that the chief retaliated against him once he came forward with information that the Read more »
City of Chicago Approves $4 Million in Police Misconduct Cases
by eugene
The City of Chicago approved payment of $4 million to settle several civil rights and wrongful death cases. One case involved the Estate of Patricia Cobige. Cobige was charged with heroin possession in 2006. She was locked up at the Grand Central District police station. Cobige requested that the police Read more »
Seventh Circuit Revives Discrimination Lawsuit Against Law Firm
by eugene November 27, 2011
Two weeks ago, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals revived a discrimination lawsuit against the law firm of SmithAmundsen, which was dismissed by a federal district court judge. Laura Makowski was the former Marketing Director of the law firm. According to her lawsuit, Makowski claimed that while she was on maternity Read more »
Republican Contender Cain Stirs Sexual Harassment Victims
by eugene
While the Republican candidates for President debate each other, a more serious undertone has taken place regarding the upcoming presidential contest. A number of former employees of Herman Cain allege that they were sexually harassed by this Republican contender for the country’s highest office. Many victims of sexual harassment in Read more »
Cops Shoot Dog and Jury Awards $330,000
by eugene August 19, 2011
A Chicago federal jury awarded a family a verdict of $330,000 after Chicago police officers raided a South Side Chicago home looking for criminal activity, but came up empty. During the raid, the officers drew their guns. One of the residents asked permission to lock up the family dog. The Read more »