Senior Living Facility Did Not Discriminate Against Former Employee

A former employee of one of Bill Weiler’s clients, a senior living facility, filed a complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that the facility had discriminated against her based on her age, sex, and race when it failed to promote her. Following Mr. Weiler’s explanation of the facts of the case,…

Finish Carpentry Subcontractor Vindicated in Water Damage Claim

Steve Johnson successfully defended a subcontractor incorrectly blamed for a water leak that caused substantial damage to a Gold Coast condominium being renovated.  Steve’s extensive knowledge of the construction industry, contracts and local building code issues resulted in identification of the most likely party responsible for the water leak and a favorable resolution of all…

Plaintiff demands $111,000; jury awards only $12,000 in medical bills

Attorney Michael Radak received a significantly reduced trial verdict after attacking plaintiff’s damages claims in slip and fall trial. Plaintiff, a 76 year old female, tripped and fell on a mat entering the defendant’s grocery store.  Plaintiff had approximately $12,000 in medical bills for a herniated disc and physical therapy.  Plaintiff’s pre-trial demand was $90,000…

Jury Finds In Favor of Gynecologists

Troy Lundquist and Anastasia Hess represented two gynecologists in a medical malpractice case.  Plaintiff presented to the Doctor for complaints of severe left-sided pain.  Based on the physical examination and imaging studies, the Plaintiff was diagnosed with a multi-septated mass on her ovary.  The gynecologists performed a laparoscopic surgery to remove the cyst, and because…

Investigation of Evanston Dryer Fire Eliminates HVAC Client as a Potential Cause of the Fire and Gets Client Paid

After a fire started in the duct work installed by the firm’s client, Steve Johnson was retained to investigate the cause of the fire.  Working with an origin and cause fire investigator and a mechanical engineer, Steve was able to eliminate the firm’s HVAC client as a cause of the fire and, instead, establish that…

Plaintiff grocery vendor settles after having wage loss and permanency claims barred

Attorney Michael Radak successfully barred significant aspects of plaintiff’s claim to warrant a significantly reduced settlement.  Plaintiff, a grocery vendor, slipped and fell on a wet floor behind the fish counter at the defendant’s grocery store.  Plaintiff incurred approximately $36,000 in medical bills with significant lost wages.  Plaintiff’s pre-trial demand was $300,000.  After ruling on…

Summary Judgment in favor of grocery store for fall on “natural accumulation” of water

Plaintiff slipped and fell on water on the floor of defendant’s store and suffered a torn ligament in her right ankle, resulting in significant medical bills, and claims of permanent disability and scarring.  The fall occurred near the front of the store and it had been raining earlier that day.  In defendant’s motion for summary…

Restrictive Covenant of Employment Eliminated in with Prior Employer as Part of Separation Agreement

Steve Johnson was retained by a successful sales executive in the e-commerce and banking sector who sought to leave his current employer to work for a potential competitor of his prior employer.  The prior employer was seeking to “under pay” the severance for the sales executive under a threat of litigation to enforce the restrictive…

Obstetrician not Liable for Death

Suzanne Favia Gillen and Michelle Paveza successfully tried and defended a medical malpractice claim pending in WinnebagoCounty.  They defended an obstetrician/gynecologist in a case involving the death of a 32-year-old woman after a c-section performed by the Doctor.  After five days of trial, the Plaintiff requested an award in the amount of $3.8 million.  The…