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.

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…

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…