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Jim Dey | Dad’s Challenge Over Order to Pay for Daughter’s College Has Big Implications
The News Gazette – May 23, 2018 Charles Yakich was more than willing to pay for his daughter’s college education, but not at what he considered to be a “party school” in Florida. So he challenged a court order requiring him to pay 40 percent of his daughter’s college expenses.
DuPage Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring Divorced Parents to Fund Kids’ College Education
Cook County Record – May 08, 2018 Saying the law is essentially antiquated and violates the equal protection rights of divorced parents, a DuPage County judge has found a state law requiring divorced couples to fund their children’s college education to be unconstitutional.
College of DuPage Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Ends in 3 Separate Deals
Daily Herald – June 23, 2017 Thomas Glaser and Lynn Sapyta, two former College of DuPage administrators who were fired by the school in 2015, have settled their federal wrongful termination lawsuit.
Former College of DuPage Settle Lawsuit Over Wrongful Termination
Chicago Tribune – June 22, 2017 Former College of DuPage Controller Lynn Sapyta, left, and former Treasurer Thomas Glaser settled their wrongful termination lawsuits with the school on June 22, 2017.
Berthold Says Volvo Violated Its Copyright Regarding Typeface
Cook County Record – June 22, 2017 A Chicago company is suing Swedish car manufacturer Volvo AB and its North American entities, alleging copyright infringement.
Public Safety Officer Cleared of Defamation Claim
Chicago Law Bulletin – November 8, 2016 DiTommaso successfully defended its client, a community college public safety officer, against a claim of defamation brought by a former co-worker. The plaintiff alleged that she had been defamed when the former co-worker superimposed a picture of her onto a flier advertising a seminar about dealing with problem employees. DiTommaso argued that the flier was not defamatory because it could be innocently construed as having a nondefamatory meaning. A federal judge agreed and dismissed the claim.
Former COD Controller Wins Bid for Unemployment Benefits
Daily Herald – April 29, 2016 DiTommaso successfully defended former College of DuPage controller, Lynn Sapyta, against claims that she is not entitled to unemployment benefits because she engaged in misconduct. Following a hearing before an administrative law judge, the judge found in favor of Sapyta ruling that she is entitled to unemployment benefits. The judge expressly rejected COD’s arguments that Sapyta engaged in misconduct instead finding that her work performance was acceptable and that she followed existing accounting practices and used what she believed to be best practices for her job.
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College of DuPage Controller/Assistant VP of Financial Affairs in Board of Trustee’s Crosshairs
Daily Herald – September 9, 2015 DiTommaso has been retained to represent embattled College of DuPage controller and assistant vice president of financial affairs, Lynn Saptya, in pre and post-termination administrative proceedings before the COD board of trustees. Despite receiving numerous accolades during her tenure and having an employment contract running through June 2017, COD has terminated Saptya in what has been described as a political firing following the election of three new board members and the installment of a new chairwoman who has long been critical of Saptya.
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Hollister Class Certification Affirmed on Appeal
Courthouse News Service – June 1, 2015 A New Jersey appellate court has affirmed certification of a nationwide class in a lawsuit filed by DiTommaso against Hollister relating to a 2009 holiday gift card promotion. According to the lawsuit, Hollister promised $25 gift cards to customers who purchased $75 worth of merchandise but then voided all the gift cards on January 30, 2010, despite the fact that some of the gift cards had the words “no expiration date” printed on the back of them. The appellate court rejected Hollister’s argument that the class should not have been certified because members of the class could not be ascertained.
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Courthouse News Service and The Consumerist
Sodexo Accused of Failing to Pay Employee’s Overtime; Case Settled, Dismissed
Cook County Record – March 24, 2014 A woman is suing over claims her employer hasn’t paid her for overtime work.
Woman Files Class Action Suit Over “MyFord Touch” System
Cook County Record – January 16, 2014 A woman has filed a class action lawsuit over what she alleges is a defective feature in the car she bought in March 2013.
Consumer Succeeds in Defamation Lawsuit Brought Against Him by Used Car Dealership for Internet Reviews
Today’s TMJ 4 – July 12, 2013 When David Bates posted negative reviews online about a used car dealership, he never guessed it would land him in court. DiTommaso successfully defended Mr. Bates in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by the used car dealership by arguing that the negative reviews were protected by the First Amendment.
Charlie Trotter Wine Sale Sours
ABC News – June 15, 2013 Famous chef, Charlie Trotter, sued for allegedly selling counterfeit bottle of wine
Notice Goes Out in Class Action Suit Against Abercrombie & Fitch
PRWeb – May 24, 2013 Notice has gone out to notify members of the nationwide class of the pending lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch. More information and important documents can be found on the class notice website.
Grant’s Class Action Lawsuit Settles
Daily Herald – February 12, 2013 A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed against Grant’s Appliances and other Grant stores relating to a rebate program. As a result of the nearly $600,000 settlement, approximately 7,000 class members will receive checks later this year.
Nationwide Class Certified in Lawsuit Against Abercrombie & Fitch
Reuters – March 2012 A Judge has certified a nationwide class in a consumer fraud class action filed by DiTommaso on behalf of consumers who received gift cards at Abercrombie stores as part of a 2009 holiday promotion. Abercrombie petitioned to decertify the class but the Seventh Circuit sided with DiTommaso and denied Abercrombie’s petition. This case has been covered extensively in a number of blogs.
Lawsuit Claims Hair Treatment a Scam
Chicago Sun-Times – August 5, 2009 When laser therapy, scalp messages and dietary supplements didn’t work, two clients of Deerfield-based Natural Hair Growth Institute sought refunds.
Vincent DiTommaso Profile
FRA NOI – October 2008 As a result of Vincent L. DiTommaso’s talent as a lawyer and his hard work in a particular class-action lawsuit, the Chicago-Kent Law School was awarded a $100,000 cy pres award. “Cy pres, which can be described as a form of court-sanctioned philanthropy, is often involved in class-action judgements when it’s not feasible to disperse the settlement funds to the plaintiffs,” DiTommaso explains. “Cy pres really is a win-win situation, because not only is the ‘bad act’ that was the subject of the lawsuit rectified, but the settlement is dispersed to organizations that advance the public good and/or protect consumers.”
Canceled Concert
Chicago Tribune – April 30, 2002 Class action suit against Doobie Brothers promoters
Tow Scam Relief
Chicago Tribune – April 5, 1995 Suit against Lincoln Towing helps 9,000 allegedly overcharged drivers
DiTommaso Demonstrates Innovative Giving Option
The Kane Center Advocate – Winter, 2004 – The Mandel Clinic was recently named as a recipient of funds remaining from several class action suits brought by the law firm of DiTommaso on behalf of a class of plaintiffs who were improperly charged an “occupancy” tax during their stays in several suburban hotels.
Hotel Tagged for Allegedly Labeling Business Cost as Tax Charge
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – June 5, 2003 – An increasingly common tactic by retailers is to advertise a product or service at a particular price and then tack on extra fees and charges. One particularly deceptive variation of this maneuver is to label extra fees in a way that makes them appear to be taxes or other government-imposed charges.
Doobie Brothers Fan Sues Concert Promoters
Chicago Tribune – April 30, 2002 – All Donald Ramsell wanted was to hear some Doobies. But when he showed up for the Oldies 104.3 Summer Jam in August at the Kane County Events Center in Geneva, the Doobie Brothers were not there. Now, the Wheaton attorney has filed a lawsuit, claiming the group never returned for a follow-up concert and he never received a refund for the $100 he spent on four tickets.
Court Clerks Face Lawsuit Over Fines for Juveniles Class Action Calls for Return of Money
Chicago Tribune – March 11, 2000 – Illinois’ 102 county Circuit Court clerks are the defendants in a class-action suit filed Friday alleging the clerks collected fines against juveniles who were denied proper legal representation in court.
Return P-ticket Money to Drivers, Suit Asks
Chicago Tribune – March 11, 2000 – When municipalities such as Schaumburg issued P-tickets, they were cutting errant drivers a deal: Pay a fine of $25 to $75 for minor traffic offenses and avoid seeing a judge or getting a blemish on your driving record.
County Told to Return Fees to Builders, Homeowners
Chicago Tribune – January 19, 1999 – In an unusual ruling, a judge has ordered the DuPage County Board to reduce future property taxes by an estimated $2.25 million once claims and legal fees have been paid in a controversial class-action lawsuit that sought the refund of impact fees wrongfully collected in 1989 and 1990.
Mrs. Illinois Wins Title all Over Again
Chicago Sun-Times – July 24, 1999 – The judge’s decision is in, and the winner of the 1999 Mrs. Illinois contest is: Mrs. Illinois 1999. Backers of reigning beauty queen Monica Skylling-Burke turned back a legal challenge Friday by first runner-up Lisa Appleby, who had sued last month to wrest the title from her.
Suit Against TCI Now Class Action Cable Late-Fee Charge Called Excessive
Chicago Sun-Times – February 19, 1998 – If you have ever paid a late fee on your Tele-Communications Inc. bill, you are suing the cable TV giant to get a refund. On Wednesday, Cook County Circuit Judge Aaron Jaffe certified a class-action suit against TCI, a legal step allowing lawyers to pursue their case against the company. A trial could come as soon as late summer.
State Probing Cable Late Fees City Also Alarmed at Possible Overcharges
Chicago Sun-Times – September 28, 1997 – Cable TV companies that charge millions of dollars in late fees are being investigated by the Illinois attorney general’s office for possible consumer fraud, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. At the same time, the City of Chicago is preparing to get tough on Prime Cable and Chicago Cable TV over their late fees.
Compromise Court Keeps Things Civil
Daily Herald – July 25, 1996 – The parties went in fighting and came out peacefully. In so doing, they settled the first case in what approaches a DuPage County version of the People’s Court. Taxpayers may be interested to know the case took four hours to conclude, compared to more than a year that a typical civil case drags through the court.
Settlement Could Cost Car Dealers
Chicago Tribune – August 28, 1991 – A Libertyville auto dealer was accused in Cook County Circuit Court Tuesday of pocketing a $400 rebate in 1988 that was due a customer.
Libertyville Pontiac Dealer Sued Over Rebate
Chicago Tribune – August 28, 1991 – A Libertyville auto dealer was accused in Cook County Circuit Court Tuesday of pocketing a $400 rebate in 1988 that was due a customer.
Judge Sets Refunds for Car Buyers
Chicago Tribune – August 2, 1990 – A Cook County judge Wednesday ordered 178 new car dealers, virtually all in the Chicago area, to notify nearly 1 million customers that they are entitled to refunds averaging about $50 because of overcharges on fees for license plates, title registrations and transfers.
Cy Pres Provides Innovative Way to Support Chicago-Kent
Chicago Tribune – Aug 2, 1990 – Cy pres, which can be described as a form of court-sanctioned philanthropy, is often invoked in class-action judgments when it’s not feasible to disperse the settlement funds to the plaintiffs,” DiTommaso explains. “In class-action settlements, it isn’t always possible or economically efficient to reimburse each and every plaintiff,” says DiTommaso.
Lawsuit Claims Charlie Trotter Sold Counterfeit Bottle of Wine
ABC News, Wine Spectator, Chicago Tribune – June 16, 2013 – DiTommaso filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against famous Chicago chef Charlie Trotter for allegedly selling a counterfeit bottle of wine to two wine enthusiasts for more than $46,000. The wine enthusiasts learned of the alleged fraud when an expert inspected the wine and concluded that it was a counterfeit. In an interview with Wine Spectator, Vince DiTommaso summed the case up by saying, “You spend more than $46,000 to buy a wonderful bottle of wine and you find out it’s fake, you’d be disappointed, shocked, angry—all kinds of emotions.”
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