Chicago Class Action Law Blog
Class action lawsuits filed against GM after recalls
This year has not been the best year for auto manufacturers. It is currently on pace to be a record year for recalls, with the most recent announcements over the defective Tanaka airbag. General Motors (GM) has recalled millions of vehicles due to the ignition switch...
Who benefits from these warehouse searches?
Amazon's warehouse workers are suing for time theft in a case involving their waiting in security lines when they exit the workplace at the end of the day. Amazon does not want to pay for this time, claiming it is exempted by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This...
Would you like a non-compete on your sandwich?
A non-compete clause is typically used by an employer to protect valuable employees from being attracted to another employer. This anticompetitive device is generally permitted by courts as necessary in some cases to protect the training and knowledge that an employer...