Defendant grocery store not liable for “natural accumulation” of ice

Plaintiff fractured her right ankle on a slip and fall on ice outside of defendant’s grocery store, resulting in scarring and significant medical bills.  In defendant’s motion for summary judgment, Attorney Michael Radak argued that there was no evidence that accumulation of snow and ice was anything other than a “natural accumulation” for which the…

Federal Court grants Motion to Dismiss in favor of dairy equipment manufacturer.

Plaintiff alleged that the dairy equipment was defective – and sued the manufacturer based on negligence, contribution, breach of contract and contractual indemnity. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $300,000. Mohammed Nofal filed a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of the dairy equipment manufacturer – and the court granted the motion. The case involved issues…

Consumer Fraud Case Successfully Resolved for Automobile Dealership

Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing were retained to represent a southern Illinois car dealership sued for odometer fraud, breach of warranty and violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.  Understanding the risks associated with attorney’s fees awarded in consumer litigation and having identified an issue of proof that potentially would complicate the Plaintiff’s case against…

Church not liable for fall on stairs

Plaintiff slipped and fell on stairs at defendant’s church.  Plaintiff believed that she fell on rainwater and claimed that the stairs did not comply with city codes regarding handrails.  Plaintiff suffered a broken hand requiring surgery, with over $40,000 in medical bills.  In defendant’s motion for summary judgment, Attorney Michael Radak argued that plaintiff could…

De minimis deviation in sidewalk maintained by homeowner’s association leads to nuisance-value settlement.

Mohammed Nofal represented a homeowner’s association in a bodily injury claim. Plaintiff alleged to have tripped and sustained injuries as a result of a two-inch deviation in the sidewalk. A motion for summary judgment was filed.  Prior to the hearing on the motion, Plaintiff accepted a nominal settlement offer.