Posts By: Jacie Zolna

On February 10, 2017, a Federal Judge in Chicago granted final approval of a $2 Million settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by management pilots at United Airline against their union, Air Line Pilots Association, International (“ALPA”). The suit alleged that ALPA breached its duty of fair representation in connection with the distribution of… Read more »

In late December of 2016, the City of Chicago began issuing “review” notices to motorists previously accused of speed and red light camera violations which purport to allow them another opportunity to contest violations that allegedly occurred years ago.  Don’t be fooled.  This is not some altruistic effort by the City, but rather an effort… Read more »

On November 2, 2016, a Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois found that a lawsuit against the City of Chicago challenging the legality of its speed and red light camera enforcement program can proceed as a class action.  The suit alleges that the City of Chicago ignored the requirement under its own… Read more »

A lawsuit challenges a new Chicago ordinance intended to turn hundreds of millions of dollars worth of invalid speed and red light camera tickets into brand new debts.  Mayor Emanuel can’t have his fairy tale ending. In an effort to avoid the consequences of a high-stakes lawsuit filed by motorists, the City of Chicago, at… Read more »

On April 4, 2016, a Federal Judge in Chicago preliminarily approved a settlement of a class action brought on behalf of a group of former male inmates who were found not guilty or otherwise acquitted of the charges brought against them.  The suit alleged that the Sheriff of Cook County unlawfully detained class members after… Read more »

On February 19, 2016, a Circuit Court Judge in Chicago allowed a class action to go forward against the City of Chicago relating to the operation of its controversial speed and red light camera program.  The suit alleges that the City ignored the requirement under its own municipal code to issue the appropriate notice to… Read more »

On January 7, 2016, a Federal Judge in Chicago ruled that a class action lawsuit alleging that the Sheriff of Cook County unlawfully detains free men after they are acquitted may proceed to trial.  The lawsuit alleges that the Sheriff’s Office does not have any procedures in place to differentiate between detainees who were found not-guilty… Read more »

A Federal Judge in San Francisco ruled that a lawsuit against Uber can proceed as a class action over allegations that the ride service misled its customers about how it shares gratuities with drivers. On December 2, 2015, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen certified a class of Uber customers who received Uber’s representation that the additional… Read more »

On September 30, 2015, a Federal Judge in Chicago granted class action status in a case brought by United Airline Pilots against their union, Air Line Pilots Association, International (“ALPA”). The suit alleges that ALPA breached its duty of fair representation to certain of its members in connection with the distribution of a $225 Million… Read more »

On March 23, 2015, Myron M. Cherry & Associates filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking recoupment of all fines and penalties paid for alleged speed and red light camera violations, as well as an injunction preventing the City from collecting on or otherwise enforcing outstanding alleged speed and red light… Read more »