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…

Officer Prevails at Trial and on Appeal on Arrestee’s Claim of Malicious Prosecution and Equal Protection Violation

Tom Weiler and John Masters successfully defended a Westchester, IL police officer against claims of malicious prosecution and equal protection “class-of-one” in federal court. The case was tried to a jury before Judge Sara Ellis. The plaintiff had been charged with resisting arrest and battery to a police officer following the traffic stop of a…

Jury agrees that low-impact collision was not proximate cause of injury

Rear-end collision was not the cause of the Plaintiff’s claimed injuries. Plaintiff claimed significant injuries to his back, neck and headaches following a car accident. Mohammed Nofal argued that the low-impact collision was not the proximate cause of the injury, and also disputed the nature and extent of the injuries. The jury agreed – and…

Jury disagrees with Plaintiff’s injury claim

Mohammed Nofal successfully tried a motor vehicle collision resulting in a favorable defense verdict. Plaintiff claimed significant injuries as a result of the crash. Mohammed disputed that Plaintiff was injured to the extent she claimed. After an effective cross-examination of the Plaintiff’s medical physician, the jury disagreed with Plaintiff’s claim and returned a defense verdict…

Orthopedic Surgeon not Liable for Death

Troy Lundquist and Anastasia Hess successfully tried and defended a medical malpractice claim pending in WinnebagoCounty.  They defended an orthopedic surgeon in a case involving the death of a 69-year-old woman after ankle surgery.    Plaintiff’s estate alleged that the surgeon failed to prescribe pharmacological anti-coagulation.  The jury returned a verdict in favor of the doctor.