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On August 29, ILA’s lawyers filed a brief on the association’s behalf, which explained its members wishes for an appeal regarding the Federal court's ruling on the lawsuit against the City of Chicago in the 7th circuit court. Final arguments were presented by both sides of -2009, Illinois Transportation Trade v. City of Chicago on September 19th at the US District Court.
On November 1, ILA informed its members that it has “received the ruling and opinion from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding our appeal.” The ruling was written by three of the nine appellate court judges, who expressed that it is the opinion of the appellate court to dismiss ILA’s appeal and the case.
But there is a next step. Guided by attorney feedback, the ILA Board of Directors will continue to work all legal options by not only requesting a rehearing by all nine appellate court judges (which is already in progress) but also seek a U.S. Supreme Court review should their next request is either denied or does not alter the most recent judgment.
While the ILA has negotiated with its lawyers to ensure that their next course of action will come with no legal fees, the association remains nearly $9,000 short of its $25,000 goal to cover the Appellate Court appeal fees; it is asking that any members who have yet to pay their assessment fees do so immediately.
The association is still awaiting the City of Chicago study regarding background checks for TNC drivers. Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a disability rights group, is suing Uber failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The next ILA event will be its open board meeting December 7.
Click here for a copy of the final ruling. Visit illinoislimousineassociation.com for more information about the ILA.
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In a letter announcing the launch of the charity, Ziemba explained: “Their job has become so dangerous. Could you imagine calling 911 and there is no one to help? We can start with support and appreciation for all of them.”
“If you just read the story from October when two police officers were killed in California, you will see the importance of this message. The officers killed were a 35-year veteran who was planning to retire in December, and a young mother just returning to the force from maternity leave. There is now a baby that will grow up without a mom,” says Jon Ziemba, president of American Comfort.
He says that his father has given up most daily functions of the transportation company (and placed in the trusted hands of his family and office staff) to dedicate nearly 100 percent of his time—unpaid—to the charity, of which he is president. “Our company founder—our dad--always believed in giving back: Our transportation business over the past six years has given tens of thousands of dollars to the Lighthouse of Collier here in Naples, Florida, a charity for the blind, many of whom are small children. He has a mission and will not stop till our world is just a little safer.”
According to the charity’s website, roughly 10 percent of donations will be used in local schools to promote the appreciation and respect of first responders as leaders in their community, 40 percent will be used to purchase equipment and services to enhance the safety of first responders such as protective vests, and the remaining 50 percent dedicated to fund that will help injured first responders or the family of the fallen with immediate needs such as funeral expenses
Visit FirstRespondersLivesMatter.org for more information on how to donate or get involved.
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Jarvis first entered the chauffeured ground transportation industry in October 1987 when she purchased an eight-passenger 1982 Cadillac limousine, and immediately started marketing her nascent business by purchasing a Yellow Pages ad, networking with hotels and local vendors, and pitching her service to friends. Because of her hustle and dedication, within one year the company was able to add a sedan to her fleet. In just five years, with help from a strong network, a business degree from Oakland University, and a “business-savvy husband,” Jarvis quickly expanded to a 22-vehicle operation. Later, Aristocat acquired the assets of two companies, Peerless Executive Limousine in 1992 and Exotic Transportation in 1995, and then a third, All Class Transportation in 2008.
In addition to running an active and expanding company, Jarvis has been active in industry associations, including sitting on the NLA board for 3 years. She and Aristocat have also received several industry awards, and she was a finalist for operator of the year.
Jarvis attributed Aristrocat’s success to her love of taking care of her clients, ensuring people are being safely and professionally chauffeured to their destinations, and being an active member in the community. In the future, Jarvis plans to continue to stay the company’s core values, and focus on their clients as well as the local community.
Visit aristocattransportation.com for more information.
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