Biometrics such as fingerprints, retina scans, voice recognition and facial imaging are biologically unique to each individual; therefore, once compromised, an individual has no recourse and is at a heightened risk for identity theft. This…
At The Elbow (ATE) Support Unpaid Overtime Class Action
Stephan Zouras, LLP represents At The Elbow (ATE) support workers in a nationwide class and collective action lawsuits. “ATE” support employees are typically hired by companies to assist hospital workers on how to use new…
Biometric Information Privacy Act Lawsuits
Biometrics such as fingerprints, retina scans, voice recognition and facial imaging are biologically unique to each individual; therefore, once compromised, an individual has no recourse and is at a heightened risk for identity theft. This…
Chicago Loop Tenant RICO Lawsuits
For decades, building managers and landlords in the Chicago Loop have forced tenants to hire only union contractors and union movers. Not only does this practice result in dramatically inflated costs for tenants, but deprives…
GEICO Excessive COVID-19 Premiums Class Action
Stephan Zouras, LLP has filed a federal class action on behalf of Illinois GEICO policyholders who have been charged excessive premiums as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While many companies, industries, and individuals have…
Home Health Clinician Overtime Cases
Stephan Zouras, LLP represents skilled care Clinicians, such as Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists, nationwide who have worked more than 40 hours in a workweek but did not receive overtime…
Loan Officer Unpaid Overtime and Minimum Wages
All too often, loan officers employed by banks, mortgage companies and other financial institutions are wrongfully denied overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The failure to pay overtime and/or minimum…
Paraquat Investigation Linking Weed Killer to Parkinson’s Disease
Stephan Zouras, LLP is investigating claims, on behalf of farmers, gardeners and landscapers, that the popular weed killer, Paraquat is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat is one of the world’s oldest and most popular herbicides…
Paratransit Drivers Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
Stephan Zouras, LLP represents hourly Paratransit Drivers who are currently or formerly employed by First Transit, Inc. in a collective class action lawsuit. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to pay their…
Securities Fraud and Shareholder Derivative Actions
We represent shareholders in derivative actions to vindicate corporate fraud and other misconduct which violates federal and state securities laws. Corporations, and their officers, directors and board members, often violate these laws in a number…
Skilled Care Home Health Clinicians
Stephan Zouras, LLP represents skilled care Clinicians, such as Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists, nationwide who have worked more than 40 hours in a workweek but did not receive overtime…
University Refund Lawsuits
Stephan Zouras, LLP represents students from various colleges and universities seeking refunds or reimbursements for unused services unavailable due to COVID -19. Since the pandemic started in March 2020, many schools, including Illinois State University…
Verizon Contractor Unpaid Overtime Class Action
On September 9, 2016, Stephan Zouras, LLP filed a class and collective action on behalf of wireline workers who Verizon misclassified as “independent contractors” to avoid paying overtime. Verizon recruited these workers after its wireline…