Smith v. U.G.N., Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:24-cv-07908

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

791 Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Honorable Edmond E. Chang

Firms

  1. March 10, 2025

    Car Parts Co., Ex-Worker Settle Tobacco Surcharge Suit

    An Illinois-based car parts manufacturer will pay $299,000 to resolve claims that it unlawfully required tobacco users in its health plan to pay a $100 monthly fee without making clear they could avoid the charge by enrolling in a cessation program, according to federal court filings.

  2. September 03, 2024

    Ex-Worker Says Car Parts Co. Hit Smokers With Illegal Fee

    A former employee of a car parts manufacturer sued the company in Illinois federal court, claiming it violated federal benefits law by saddling tobacco users with a $100 monthly fee in its health plan without making clear they could dodge the charge by enrolling in a tobacco cessation program.