Attorneys: Trial in Molly Dennis' discrimination lawsuit could be held during the summer of 2026

Attorneys: Trial in Molly Dennis' discrimination lawsuit could be held during the summer of 2026

ROCHESTER — Attorneys in a former Rochester City Council member’s discrimination suit against the city report they will be ready for a potential jury trial by June 1, 2026. A report filed with the federal court on Thursday outlines the attorneys’ expectations ahead of a planned May 1, 2025, pretrial conference related to Molly Dennis’ claims that the city denied her access to public services based on her attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder…

Plaintiff alleges local school district failed to accommodate disability

Plaintiff accuses a local school district of failing to accommodate her disability, resulting in severe health issues and eventual resignation. Christine Roche filed a complaint against Joliet School District 86 on April 16, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The lawsuit alleges violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA).Christine Roche, a spec…