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.

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…