The firm represents a putative class of United Airlines retirees who were promised that if they retired early (which benefited United), they would be eligible for any additional benefits if an early out program with better benefits was offered within 36 months of their retirement.
Due to the pandemic, United sought to reduce its number of employees by offering two new early out programs. But it declined to honor its promise to the previous retirees, refusing to pay them the benefits of new programs and calling them "leaves of absence" so that United could use COVID funds to pay for the programs.
The case was filed in Chicago on November 30, 2021. The name of the case is Hoffman, et al. v. United Airlines, Inc., et al., No. 21-cv-06395 (N.D.Ill.). The case is currently on appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, where plaintiffs are challenging the District Court's granting of United's motion to dismiss.
You can read the current complaint by clicking on the link below.
2nd Amended Class Action Complaint (pdf)
DownloadThe firm represents a collective action involving Bar Louie bartenders who were denied the tips that they earned because managers unlawfully took money from the tip pool. The plaintiff in the case also alleges that Bar Louie mis-reported her tips to the IRS in order to cover up the unlawful tip pool.
The case was filed on July 29, 2021 and is called Williams v. Bar Louie Acquisitions Co., LLC, et al., No. 21-cv-04043 (N.D.Ill.).
The parties are currently engaged in settlement discussions
You can read the complaint by clicking on the link below.
13 - Amended Complaint (pdf)
DownloadJamie S. Franklin, Supervising Attorney
565 W. Adams Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60661
312-906-5048
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.
