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Victory on Claims of Excessive Force Against Task Force Members

Rachel — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:06:30 +0000

Tom Weiler and John Masters successfully defended four members of the DuPage County Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) from federal Sec. 1983 claims of excessive force. In a four day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, Tom and John represented two Lisle and two Woodridge police officers assigned to the TNT. Two of...

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Commercial Litigation – Obtained Complete Dismissal of Breach of Warranty Claim in Trial Court and Successfully Argued Case on Appeal

Rachel — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:47:09 +0000

Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing successfully defended an international lighting manufacturer sued for breach of warranty. Working quickly, Steve and Chris relied upon their knowledge of civil procedure and contract law to file a motion to dismiss a mult-count complaint against their client. After we obtained a dismissal with prejudice in the trial court, the...

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Arbitration panel returns defense decision

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:05:46 +0000

Mohammed A. Nofal secured a defense decision in binding arbitration. At the close of the arbitration hearing, Plaintiff requested $600,000 from the arbitration panel. The arbitrators unanimously agreed with Mohammed’s assessment of the case and returned a decision in line with his position.

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Jury Finds in Favor of Pediatrician

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:03:09 +0000

Troy Lundquist and Anastasia Hess defended and successfully tried to verdict a case on behalf of a pediatrician in Will County. The physician was alleged to have failed to timely diagnose and treat a pediatric patient who hade a streptococcal infection. The patient went on to develop rheumatic fever and underwent surgery for mitral valve...

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$1 Million Dollar Roof Damaged by Adjacent High Rise Construction

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:00:57 +0000

Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing resolved a complex multi-party property damage action against a high-profile developer and its subcontractors for the damage done to the ornate roof of a five-star hotel and luxury condominium building in Chicago. In this fiercely contested litigation, Steve and Chris had to overcome claims that the damage could have been...

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Doctor Not Liable for Failed Hand Surgery

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:57:42 +0000

A Cook County jury found in favor of Bill Weiler’s client, an orthopedic surgeon who repaired the plaintiff’s hand after it had been severely injured by a lawnmower. The plaintiff complained of numerous problems with the function of his hand following the surgery. The jury found that Mr. Weiler’s client complied with the standard of...

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Jury Returns Verdict in Favor of Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:56:21 +0000

Suzanne Favia Gillen and Matthew Andris successfully tried and defended a medical malpractice claim pending in Cook County. Suzanne and Matt defended an obstetrician/gynecologist in a case involving a brachial plexus injury allegedly suffered during the birth of a child. At trial, Plaintiff claimed that the Doctor improperly ordered the application of fundal pressure during...

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Court Enters Summary Judgment in Favor of Township in Flooding Case

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:55:18 +0000

Troy Lundquist and Andrew Stuart won summary judgment in favor of a local Municipal Township after the plaintiffs claimed that the Township caused permanent flooding and water damage on their property and diminished the value of their home. The plaintiff’s alleged both Federal and Illinois Constitution takings claims as well as state law trespass claims....

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Defense of Utility Yields Favorable Resolution of Claims by Multiple Municipalities

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:53:34 +0000

Steve Johnson and Stacy Shelly have successfully resolved a multi-municipality law suit against a utility claiming failure to collect and remit taxes owed to municipalities. In addition, Steve and Stacy have used their understanding of the Local Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to successfully resolve many other claims by municipalities prior to suits being filed. By...

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Jury finds in favor of General Contractor

Rachel — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:50:18 +0000

Troy A. Lundquist and Mohammed A. Nofal successfully tried and defended a general contractor in a construction negligence case pending in Will County, IL. After fourteen days of testimony and evidence, at the close of the trial the Plaintiff requested an award in excess of $9 million. The jury returned a verdict in favor of...

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