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Steve Johnson and Chris Dunsing resolved a complex multi-party property damage action against a high-profile developer and its subcontractors for the damage done to the ornate roof of a five-star hotel and luxury condominium building in Chicago. In this fiercely contested litigation, Steve and Chris had to overcome claims that the damage could have been…
A Cook County jury found in favor of Bill Weiler’s client, an orthopedic surgeon who repaired the plaintiff’s hand after it had been severely injured by a lawnmower. The plaintiff complained of numerous problems with the function of his hand following the surgery. The jury found that Mr. Weiler’s client complied with the standard of…
Suzanne Favia Gillen and Matthew Andris successfully tried and defended a medical malpractice claim pending in Cook County. Suzanne and Matt defended an obstetrician/gynecologist in a case involving a brachial plexus injury allegedly suffered during the birth of a child. At trial, Plaintiff claimed that the Doctor improperly ordered the application of fundal pressure during…
Troy Lundquist and Andrew Stuart won summary judgment in favor of a local Municipal Township after the plaintiffs claimed that the Township caused permanent flooding and water damage on their property and diminished the value of their home. The plaintiff’s alleged both Federal and Illinois Constitution takings claims as well as state law trespass claims….
John Langhenry successfully defended a psychiatrist and attending physician who did not order various tests that were recommended by a consultant urologist when the urologist identified an enlarged irregular prostate during a digital rectal exam while patient was an inpatient during a hospital admission. The defense argued that an earlier diagnosis of the metastasized prostate…
Steve Johnson and Stacy Shelly have successfully resolved a multi-municipality law suit against a utility claiming failure to collect and remit taxes owed to municipalities. In addition, Steve and Stacy have used their understanding of the Local Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to successfully resolve many other claims by municipalities prior to suits being filed. By…
Troy A. Lundquist and Mohammed A. Nofal successfully tried and defended a general contractor in a construction negligence case pending in Will County, IL. After fourteen days of testimony and evidence, at the close of the trial the Plaintiff requested an award in excess of $9 million. The jury returned a verdict in favor of…
John Langhenry and Melissa Gordon defended an endocrinologist treating a patient for hypothyroidism, who was already taking thyroid replacement medication when she first saw the defendant. The defendant relied on the patient’s report as to how much medication she had been prescribed and prescribed the same amount, which was actually 5 times her normal dosage. …
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…
Suzanne Favia Gillen and Michelle Paveza were granted dismissal with prejudice of Doctor from medical malpractice lawsuit pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 103(b) for Plaintiff’s failure to timely serve the Doctor after an almost 6 month delay in issuing and placing the Summons and Complaint for service. The decision was affirmed on appeal.