Defense of Utility Yields Favorable Resolution of Claims by Multiple Municipalities

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…

Endocrinologist not liable for side effects of thyroid medication

John Langhenry and Melissa Gordon defended an endocrinologist treating a patient for hypothyroidism, who was already taking thyroid replacement medication when she first saw the defendant.  The defendant relied on the patient’s report as to how much medication she had been prescribed and prescribed the same amount, which was actually 5 times her normal dosage. …

Verdict in Favor of Urologist after Minor undergoes nephrectomy

John Langhenry and Melissa Gordon successfully defended a pediatric urologist where the plaintiff alleged that the physician negligently performed a cystoscopy and failed to diagnose a “golf-hole” ureter and severe reflux on several examinations.  The defense contended that the workup was appropriate and the plaintiff acquired the severe reflux and “golf-hole” ureteral orifice after defendant…

Village Prevails at Public Hearing before the Illinois Human Rights Commission

An Administrative Law Judge from the Illinois Human Rights Commission issued a recommended decision and order in favor of the Village of Hazel Crest Police Department in a retaliation claim brought by an African-American sergeant. Tom Weiler and Theresa Bresnahan-Coleman presented evidence at public hearing before the Commission proving that the deputy chief’s decisions were…