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…

School Not Liable for Defamation

An Indiana court dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a former student against his school and its administrators. The motion to dismiss was filed by Bill Weiler and John Masters, two of the firm’s Indiana attorneys. The court ruled that the statements were not defamatory under Indiana law and dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning…

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.