Caffarelli & Associates LtD

News

1 minute read

Alexis Martin & Alejandro Caffarelli Prevail at Trial

Published

In 2019, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. client Michael Jensen and his company, Jensen Medical Services, filed a lawsuit against Defendant Glaysher Medical Technologies, claiming that Glaysher Medical put them out of business by making defamatory statements about them. Jensen and Jensen Medical Services also claimed that Glaysher Medical Technologies wrongfully interfered with their business prospects. After various delays, primarily due to COVID-related court backlogs, a jury trial was finally held in McHenry County Circuit Court in late October, 2022. At trial, partners Alexis Martin and Alejandro Caffarelli presented the case, which resulted in a jury returning verdicts that Glaysher Medical had defamed and tortiously interfered with the economic prospects of both Jensen and his company. The Court subsequently entered judgment on the jury verdicts, awarding damages in excess of $365,000. Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. is proud to represent individuals and businesses in a broad range of employment matters, including employment-related business disputes. For additional information, please visit www.caffarelli.com.

Back to News

Recent Posts

Blog

Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies Employer Liability and Pleading Standards Under the Gender Violence Act

In a significant decision for employees across Illinois, the First District Appellate Court in Doe v. TK Behavioral, LLC, 2026 IL App (1st) 251028, clarified both the scope of employer liability and the pleading standards under the Illinois Gender Violence Act (GVA). This ruling is particularly important for claims involving workplace sexual assault and gender-based violence in Chicago and throughout Illinois, as it confirms that the statute provides meaningful protections beyond traditional common law limitations. In Doe v. TK Behavioral,...

Read More
Blog

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and reaffirm our commitment to accountability and justice.

Caffarelli & Associates is dedicated to advocating for individuals who have experienced sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and beyond. We understand the courage it takes to come forward, and we are here to provide compassionate and experienced representation every step of the way. If you or someone you know has been affected, we encourage you to seek support and learn more about your rights and options.

Read More
Blog

Illinois Supreme Court Expands Pay Rights for Pre-Shift Work Under Wage Law

In a major win for Illinois workers, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that employees may be entitled to pay for required pre-shift and post-shift activities—even when federal law would not require compensation. The landmark ruling strengthens employee rights to compensation for required workplace activities. In Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, the court addressed whether the Illinois Minimum Wage Law adopts a major limitation from federal law that excludes certain “preliminary” and “postliminary” activities from paid time. The court answered no....

Read More