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The press coverage of the attorneys at Lubin Austermuehle demonstrates our extensive experience with business litigation, class action suits, shareholder, partner and LLC member disputes, defamation law, and trademark and copyright lawsuits. Our Chicago trial lawyers have handled numerous high-profile business disputes involving well-known organizations. At Lubin Austermuehle, our attorneys’ clients have included finance companies, national banks, marketing firms, and other large enterprises facing bet-the-company, high-stakes class action or shareholder lawsuits involving hundreds of millions in claimed damages.

We've helped companies and consumers across the nation achieve justice and successfully navigate complicated cases. Our commitment to the legal profession has earned us plenty of recognition: For instance, the settlement Peter Lubin reached as co-lead counsel in the class action case Erickson v. SBC was ranked as the third largest settlement in Illinois that year by Crain's Chicago Business. Take a look at the rest our news coverage to learn more about our achievements.

Ousted business partner claims he owns more of Reditus Labs than Rossi

Reditus Labs partner Davie claims he is majority owner, not Rossi

Reditus Labs to be placed in receivership

WEEK joins news agencies in brief to unseal Rossi lawsuit

Rossi misses court for vacation, new date given

EXPLAINER: A Reditus CEO is being sued. Here’s why

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Doctor Who Once Employed Aaron Rossi Calls Him a ‘Pathological Liar’ in a New Court Filing

Reditus CEO Aaron Rossi faces a seven-count complaint from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation accusing him of writing unauthorized prescriptions and spending company funds without authorization when he worked at a Bloomington orthopedics company.

Airline Wi-Fi Co. Gogo To Pay $17.3M To End Investor Suit

Airline internet service provider Gogo Inc. has agreed to pay $17.3 million to end putative class claims that its executives lied to investors about its Wi-Fi systems' technical issues,

Reditus Laboratories Placed In Receivership Amid Aaron Rossi's Legal Woes

Tazewell County judge Chris Doscotch approved Thursday an agreement to place Pekin- based Reditus Laboratories in a receivership.

RECORD: Plaintiff wants to make some Reditus finances public

The legal battle continues between Reditus Laboratories CEO Dr. Aaron Rossi and his business partner, Dr. James Davie.

Court Filings Accuse Reditus CEO of 'Pillaging' Company, Demand Testimony

James Davie is suing Pekin-based Reditus and CEO Aaron Rossi of Bloomington, claiming Rossi "squeezed him" out of the company and misspent company funds. Reditus later became a major coronavirus testing company for the state of Illinois.

Court Filings Accuse Reditus CEO of 'Pillaging' Company, Demand Testimony

One of the latest filings in a lawsuit brought by the business partner of Reditus Laboratories CEO Dr. Aaron Rossi alleges that threats have been made against witnesses who spoke against Rossi’s “pillaging” of the company.

Court Filings Accuse Reditus CEO Rossi of Retaliation Threats in His Latest Court Case

Attorneys for Reditus minority owner James Davie led the claims in Tazewell County court on Wednesday as part of his lawsuit against Reditus and Rossi. The lawsuit accuses Rossi of....

Records Show Reditus CEO Amassed a Fleet of Luxury Vehicles and 2 Private Planes

The owner of a lab that made hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money for running COVID-19 tests has amassed a fleet of luxury cars and at least two private planes, WGLT has learned....

Recent Lawsuit Against Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi Isn't First Between Business Partners

PEKIN — For two years before his indictment on personal income tax fraud charges, the founder of Reditus Laboratories had been battling his business partners in a series of lawsuits....

Lawsuit alleges Reditus CEO is 'pillaging' the company to fund lavish lifestyle

A motion led this week in Tazewell County court could reveal details of an ongoing lawsuit against Reditus Labs chief Aaron Rossi. The latest development in the business dispute comes just...

Lawsuit Reditus CEO Looted Company for Personal Family Gain

MANHATTAN (CN) — Faced with a $2.7 billion defamation suit, Fox News said in a motion to dismiss that the First Amendment protectspost-election reporting in which the electronic voting company...

Fox Wields 1st Amendment in $2.7B Election-Fraud Defamation Fight, Peter Lubin quoted as a libel attorney

TAZEWELL COUNTY – Indicted on six-year-old federal tax fraud charges last week, we are now learning the CEO of An ongoing Tazewell County civil lawsuit filed in 2021 accuses Aaron Rossi of taking...

Crain's List Illinois' Largest Verdicts and Settlements in 2004

Ex-Clients: Girardi Firm Took Boeing Deals Without Consent

Law360 (December 17, 2020, 7:52 PM EST) -- Two Indonesian families who lost relatives in a 2018 Lion Air plane crash that killed 189 people are alleging the troubled plaintiffs firm Girardi Keese accepted a low-ball settlement...

Airline Wi-Fi Provider Gogo Again Seeks To Nix

Law360 (September 22, 2020, 4:40 PM EDT) -- Airline internet provider Gogo Inc. has urged an Illinois federal judge to toss a proposed shareholder class action for the second time...

Class Calls Barbizon School ‘Worthless’

CHICAGO (CN) – The Barbizon School dupes aspiring models for thousands of dollars in tuition by falselypromising “print, television, commercials and film” work at $50 to $150 per hour...

Auto Parts Co. Inks $3.3M Deal With Investors In IPO Suit

Law360 (November 12, 2019, 1:55 PM EST) -- Fenix Parts Inc. investors have urged an Illinois federal court to approve a $3.3 million settlement that would resolve their securities fraud claims...

Buffalo Grove Dentist: Woman's 'Defamatory' Online Reviews Not 'Innocent,' 'Opinion,' Not Shielded from $4M Lawsuit

Cook County Record - November 28, 2019 . A Buffalo Grove dentist is fighting against the dismissal of his $4 million lawsuit in which he accused a woman of posting false reviews about his business.

Brodsky Gets Interim Suspension to Go With Prior Federal Timeout

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - June 21, 2019 Filing pleadings that revealed a client’s business secrets, divulging emails that contained a divorcing couple’s confidential mental health information and launching into what one judge called an “unhinged attack” on an expert witness are among the disciplinary charges facing Chicago attorney Joel A. Brodsky.

Panel Affirms Brodsky Sanction Over 'Egregious' Behavior

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - January 23, 2019 A judge did not overstep her bounds when she sanctioned Chicago attorney Joel A. Brodsky for engaging in “egregious” behavior while representing a client in a civil case, a federal appeals court held.

Our Diamond Wholesaler Client Receives Full Retraction and Apology Following Filing of Multi-Million Dollar Libel Suit in Chicago Federal Court

Cook County Record - August 24, 2018 . A legal dispute, in which one diamond wholesaler allegedly falsely accused another of fraud, has ended in a settlement to resolve a potential multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit.

Drew Peterson's Ex-Attorney Appealing $50,000 Fine, Anger Management Order

Chicago Tribune - April 17, 2018 . Convicted killer Drew Peterson's former attorney will appeal after a federal judge slapped him with a $50,000 fine and ordered him to undergo anger management training for his scorched-earth tactics in a straightforward lemon law case.

'Vitriolic,' 'Nasty' Conduct Earns Brodsky a $50K Sanction

Chicago Daily Bulletin - March 29, 2018 . Vitriolic. Contemptuous. Antagonistic. Confrontational. Nasty.Those are just some of the words U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Kendall used Wednesday to describe...

Rialmo, Peterson Attorney Fined $50,000, Ordered to Undergo Anger Management - May be Barred from Practice

Chicago Tribune - March 29, 2018 . Drew Peterson's former attorney Joel Brodsky engaged in "unprofessional, contemptuous, and antagonistic behavior" and resorted to "false accusations and inappropriate diatribes" and "acts of intimidation and harassment" that "culminated in an unhinged attack."

Ex-Drew Peterson Lawyer Joel Brodsky Slammed, Fined by Federal

Chicago Sun-Times - March 28, 2018 . A federal judge has fined a former lawyer for wife-killer Drew Peterson $50,000 and ordered him to take ethics and anger management classes as a result of his conduct in her courtroom.

An Employer's Guide to Copyright Law's Work for Hire Doctrine

DCBA Brief - December, 2017 . Your company just launched a new website. Great. Now the question is who owns the copyright of your website?

Court says ex-Oakton C.C. cop can't press defamation claim vs school over 'problem employee' flyer

Cook County Record - July 7, 2017. A federal judge has granted a partial win to Oakton Community College, saying a former Oakton campus police of cer can't press her case the college defamed her when it included ...

Contrite Former Peterson Attorney Brodsky Apologizes for 'Going too Far'

Chicago Tribune - July 7, 2017 . He falsely accused a rival attorney of running a "criminal enterprise" and tried to get an expert witness locked up in federal prison based on trumped-up allegations.

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.

Drew Peterson's Former Lawyer Joel Brodsky Back in Hot Water with Federal Judge

Chicago Tribune - March 29, 2017 . Drew Peterson's cantankerous former attorney Joel Brodsky is back in hot water - and a federal judge's patience seems to be wearing thin.

Lubin Austermuehle Attorneys Recognized Among Top Illinois Litigators

Super Lawyers - 2016 . Lubin Austermuehle attorneys named among top litigators in Illinois in the areas of Business and Class Action law.

Public Safety Officer Cleared of Defamation Claim

Chicago Law Bulletin - November 8, 2016 . Lubin Austermuehle 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. Lubin Austermuehle 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 . Lubin Austermuehle 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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Class certified in Yahoo TCPA Case

Reuters - January 4, 2016 . A federal judge has certified a nationwide class of consumers who received text messages from Yahoo! allegedly in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). The class could consist of as many as 500,000 individuals.

2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers - 2015 . Four Lubin Austermuehle attorneys named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Class Action Demands Chicago Refund all Property Transfer Taxes Charged to Buyers of Fannie Mae Foreclosures

Cook County Record - December 8, 2015 . A woman who bought a home last year in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood believes the city improperly charged her taxes on her purchase of the formerly foreclosed property from Fannie Mae.

Shareholder Says Vasco Management Should Pay for Shares Crash Following News of Product Sales to Iran

Cook County Record - October 26, 2015 . The directors and executive of an Oakbrook Terrace-based provider of digital financial security products has been hit with a lawsuit brought by a shareholder who has claimed the company's management should be made to pay for allegedly concealing from investors.

College of DuPage Controller / Assistant VP of Financial Affairs in Board of Trustee's Crosshairs

Daily Herald - September 9, 2015 . Lubin Austermuehle 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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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 Lubin Austermuehle 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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Four Lubin Austermuehle Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers - January 12, 2015 . Four Lubin Austermuehle attorneys have been selected as 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers distinguishes the 5% of attorneys in each state in more than 70 practice areas recognizing those attorneys who have attained a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition for excellence. Rising Stars are selected among those attorneys under 40 or who have been practicing for less than 10 years. Each year no more than 2.5% of attorneys in a state are selected as Rising Stars. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

This year, founding partner Peter S. Lubin, has once again been named Super Lawyer in the areas of business litigation, class action, and consumer rights. Patrick D. Austermuehle has been selected as Rising Stars.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Look for these attorneys' names and profiles in the Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago magazine.

Scope of License at Issue in Font Lawsuit

Cook County Record - September 26, 2014 . Lubin Austermuehle recently filed a breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of font software giant Berthold Types against Scripps Networks Interactive, a media company whose brands include HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, and Great American Country. According to the complaint, Scripps Networks Interactive allegedly used font software licensed from Berthold in violation of the license agreement.

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.

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Sale of Taylor Capital Group

Chicago Tribune - July 30, 2013 . When Chicago-based MB Financial agreed to buy Taylor Capital Group not all of Taylor's shareholders were happy. A class action lawsuit filed by Lubin Austermuehle on behalf of Taylor's shareholders alleges that Taylor and its board of directors breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing to a sale that undervalues the company and shortchanges shareholders.

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. Lubin Austermuehle 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.

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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 Lubin Austermuehle 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 Lubin Austermuehle 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.

Unfriendly Confines

Justice for Cubs fan allegedly assaulted by a Wrigley Field Security Guard.

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Ending Unfair Fees

Class action suit for Chicagoans allegedly overcharged on cable late fees.

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Lubin Austermuehle 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 Lubin Austermuehle on behalf of a class of plaintiffs who were improperly charged an "occupancy" tax during their stays in several suburban hotels.

Lawyer's Motives Questioned After Judge's Recusal

Chicago Sun-Times - June 3, 2004 . Did lawyers for one side of a case hire the judge's former law partner just so the judge would recuse himself? It doesn't matter -- it "just simply looks bad," Dorothy Kirie Kinnaird, presiding judge of the Cook County Circuit Court's Chancery Division, wrote in a rare order knocking an attorney off of a case.

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.

Will County Settles Hiring Suit for $50,000 Man Who Says He Was Passed Over 5 Times Receives New Job, Back Pay

Chicago Tribune - August 9, 1999 . Will County has settled for $50,000 a civil rights lawsuit brought by a University Park man who said he was passed over five times for jobs that went to younger, less qualified white applicants.

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.

7th Circuit splits on arrestee booking fees

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - July 22, 2014. People forced to pay $30 to the village of Woodridge following their arrest won’t be getting their money back — at least, not any time soon.

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I was referred to Peter Lubin from someone in the car business to handle a law suit. From the moment I made the appointment Peter and his staff were outstanding. This wasn't an easy case, most lawyers had turned me down. However, Peter took the time to meet with me and review everything. He took on the case, and constantly communicated with me about updates and case information. We beat this non-compete agreement case in record time. I would use him again and recommend him to my closest family and friends. 5 stars is not enough to thank him for his service. Sebastian R.

I worked on two occasions with Peter Lubin and his staff. They took their time with me and discussed each and every item in detail. The group makes you feel like you are part of the family and not just another hourly charge. I recommend Peter to anyone who asks me for a referral. If you are looking for a top notch attorney at a reasonable rate, look no further than Lubin Austermuehle. Kurt A.

Excellent law firm. My case was a complicated arbitration dispute from another state. Was handled with utmost professionalism and decency. Mr. Peter Lubin was able to successfully resolve the case on my behalf and got me a very favorable settlement. Would recommend to anyone looking for a serious law firm. Great staff and great lawyers! Albey L.

I have known Peter Lubin for over 30 years. He has represented me on occasion with sound legal advice. He is a shrewd and tough negotiator leading to positive outcomes and averting prolonged legal hassles in court. He comes from a family with a legal pedigree and deep roots in Chicago's top legal community. You want him on your case. You need him on your opponents case. He won't stop fighting until he wins. Christopher G.

Peter was really nice and helpful when I came to him with an initial question about a non-compete. Would definitely reach out again, recommended to everyone. Johannes B.

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