January 25, 2010

Financial Abuse (09-0498A): Candidate, 63, had a brother (now deceased), who she suspects was manipulated by a caregiver friend living with him. Candidate has a CDEL volunteer attorney working on a probate issue, but also wishes to have an attorney investigate the suspected financial abuse. While Candidate’s brother was alive, Candidate suspected the caregiver manipulated brother into giving caregiver all his money and also selling the home to the caregiver's relative.

Employment (09-1167D): Client filed an ADA Title VII Sec. 1981 claim against former employer, a municipality, claiming employment was wrongfully terminated due to race and illness. The municipality claims Candidate was terminated because of excessive absenteeism, violations of municipality's sick leave reporting policy, and refusal to follow orders. CDEL has all relevant court docs and right to sue letter. 

Employment (09-1445D): Candidate, 48, had a stroke in February 2009, was terminated from his position as manager of a car wash (prior to suffering the stroke). Candidate alleges he was discriminated due to his race. The case is currently before the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Will/Probate (09-1600A): Candidate, 91, has a will, but Candidate wants to make changes to the will. Candidate lives on the South Side of Chicago, is house bound and the lawyer who rewrites her will may have to go to her home.

Will/Probate (09-1383A) Candidate, 83, has a will, but Candidate wants to make changes to the will. CDEL has a copy of the current will.

Elder Financial Abuse/Foreclosure Fraud (09-1669D): Candidate, 43, is visually impaired. Candidate was defrauded by a “mortgage rescue” scam. Candidate was induced to sign over her house to a “straw man” who stripped the house any equity, failed to pay the old mortgage and the house went into foreclosure. The Illinois Attorney General sued the defrauding company and has requested CDEL’s assistance in helping Candidate reclaim title to the home. CDEL currently is waiting for the documents from Candidate and the Attorney General’s office.