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…

Complex Multi-State Janitorial Services Contract Negotiated with Management Company for Shopping Malls

Steve Johnson was retained by a Janitorial Services Company to assist with its contract negotiations with a large property management company that oversees shopping malls throughout the country.  When the property management company sought to breach the agreement, Steve was retained to resolve the dispute which resulted in a new contract being agreed upon between…

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.