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Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing represented a car dealership that ran a contest in association with the Chicago Auto Show where customers had the chance to win a new car by correctly matching three sets of numbers. The Plaintiff claimed he matched the winning numbers and sued the dealership and the automobile manufacturer under the…
Plaintiff sued the wrong corporate entity, and did not seek leave to amend her complaint until after the statute of limitations expired. Attorney Michael Radak defended the case and was successful on another dispositive motion in favor of the defendant. Despite sharing a corporate office and a registered agent, the Court held that plaintiff’s naming…
Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing were retained shortly after an automobile accident resulting in the death of a pedestrian, multiple other personal injuries and several property damage claims caused by a driver alleged to be under the influence. The driver was the son of the vehicle owner and had his own vehicle, but he chose…
Bill Weiler and Kristen Cemate were successful in convincing a Cook County judge to grant a motion for summary judgment they filed on behalf of a church. The plaintiff, a participant in a kung fu exhibition held on the church’s property, had alleged that she was injured due to the church’s failure to provide a…
Plaintiff tripped on “debris” entering the defendant’s grocery store, resulting in a sprained right ankle. An award was entered in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff.
Plaintiff slipped and fell on liquid on the floor of defendant’s store. She sustained a severe bruise on her leg that resulted in a skin ulcer that required grafting and leaving scarring on her legs. Plaintiff also claimed neck and back injuries requiring therapy. Attorney Michael Radak defended the matter at arbitration. Plaintiff incurred approximately…
Following the installation of a new commercial furnace, but before commissioning of the furnace was completed at a large truck manufacturing and testing facility in Illinois, a fire started in the furnace which caused substantial property damage and business interruption for the firm’s client. Steve was retained on the date of the fire and had…
Steve Johnson was retained by a suburban BMW dealer after one of its demonstration vehicles was damaged during a test drive by an inattentive driver. When the responsible driver’s insurance carrier refused to pay for the damage, Steve stepped in and negotiated a settlement which netted the BMW dealership the full cost of repairs as…
Suzanne Favia Gillen and Michelle Paveza represented an obstetrician/gynecologist in a medical malpractice case. Plaintiff presented to the Doctor on referral for complaints of severe right-sided pain. Based on the physical examination and imaging studies, the Plaintiff was diagnosed with constipation and ovarian cysts. Eight days later the Plaintiff underwent surgery to remove a right-sided…
Steve Johnson successfully obtained a dismissal with prejudice for his client who had been targeted as a part of a “blast fax” class action law suit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. By identifying the key issues in the dispute immediately upon being retained by a well-known seafood restaurant, Steve was…