Posts By: Jacie Zolna

On August 4, 2022, a Federal Judge in Chicago approved the largest ever settlement under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”). The latest settlement secures an additional $50 Million, which is in addition to a prior settlement of $28 Million reached with other defendants, bringing the total recovery in the lawsuit to $78 Million…. Read more »

On November 15, 2020, a Federal Judge in Chicago granted class action status to a lawsuit accusing the City of Chicago of “towing without telling” – towing cars without providing advance notice to the owner.  The suit alleges that the City’s ordinance grants virtually unlimited discretion to City personnel to determine whether a car is… Read more »

On February 25, 2020, a lawsuit was filed in Federal court alleging that the City’s practice of towing and selling vehicles for unpaid tickets is unconstitutional.  Each year the City takes tens of thousands of vehicles from Chicagoans, not because they are illegally parked or pose a safety hazard, but rather because the owner has… Read more »

A lawsuit filed June 11, 2019 accuses the City of Chicago of “towing without telling.”  That is, towing and impounding thousands of vehicles without sending motorist the proper notice.  According to the suit, “the City is disposing of citizens’ vehicles without telling them and keeping the proceeds of the sale.”  Among other things, the suit… Read more »

On November 29, 2018, a lawsuit was filed against the City of Chicago accusing it of issuing more than one City sticker ticket to the same vehicle on the same day.  According to the suit, filed by the law firm of Myron M. Cherry & Associates, LLC, this practice is specifically prohibited by Chicago’s own… Read more »

On July 17, 2018, Myron M. Cherry & Associates filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago alleging that it assessed fines and penalties for parking, standing and compliance violations in excess of what is allowed under the law.  According to the suit, Illinois law set a cap of $250 for fines and… Read more »

On February 26, 2018, a Judge in Chicago approved an unprecedented $125 Million settlement of a class action against the City of Chicago relating to the operation of its controversial speed and red light camera program.  The suit alleged that the City ignored the requirement under its own municipal code to issue the appropriate notice… Read more »

On August 1, 2017, Myron M. Cherry & Associates filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago on behalf of motorists who have been ticketed for distracted driving alleging that the City illegally stacked the deck against them in order to pocket millions of dollars in fines.  According to the suit, Illinois law… Read more »

The United States District Court, in conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, awarded Jacie C. Zolna, a partner at Myron M. Cherry & Associates, LLC, with their annual Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service. The Award is presented to area attorneys for their contributions in helping those most in need… Read more »

A Federal Judge in San Francisco granted final approval of a class action settlement in a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”). The lawsuit alleged that Uber charged a 20% fee above the metered fare for each ride that it misrepresented as a “gratuity” that is automatically added “for the driver,” but instead retained a… Read more »