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Obtained summary judgment on behalf of aviation insurer in a
coverage action related to crash of airplane into house. Prevailed
on plaintiffs' appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit.
- Represented insurance carrier in connection with coverage
issues relating to claims against engineers and construction
managers involving design and construction of commuter rail project
in Washington State.
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Obtained summary judgment in favor of hotel's insurance company
in insurance coverage action brought by hotel franchisor in
connection with drowning of student in franchisee's swimming
pool.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an aviation insurer in
a coverage action arising out of the death of a skydiver.
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Successfully defended homeowner association alleged to have
breached Illinois Condominium Act for failing to correct
construction defects of unit owner.
- Represented numerous employers before the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights
in relation to claims of alleged employment discrimination.
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Successfully obtained dismissal of wrongful death action of a
minor based on application of choice of law principals to show that
plaintiff did not have standing to bring the action. Prevailed on
plaintiff's appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit.
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Obtained dismissal of action in favor of condo association in
action to recover wages by janitors pursuant to their union
contract. Successfully defended dismissal on appeal.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice for insurance agency based
upon lack of duty to re-explain meaning of policy terms during
policy renewal.
- Obtained favorable summary judgment ruling for Veterans
Assistance Commission in regard to actions for quo
warranto and violations of the Illinois Open Meetings
Act.
- Successfully obtained declaratory judgment in favor of insurer
that it did not have an obligation to provide coverage in
underlying wrongful death action.
- Successfully resolved litigation against appraiser who
allegedly inflated the value of 13 condominium units in Chicago
condominium conversion by over $2 million.
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Represented domestic insurers for architects and engineers in
claims arising from injuries to responders at World Trade Center
disaster site.
- Represented insurance company as insurance coverage counsel in
claims relating to design and construction of commuter rail line in
Los Angeles, California.
- Obtained declaratory judgment and summary judgment in favor of
homeowners' association regarding the interpretation and
enforceability of certain provisions within the Association's
declaration and bylaws.
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Successfully challenged Wisconsin court's personal jurisdiction
over North Carolina engineering firm that designed plans in North
Carolina for a Wisconsin owner.
- Obtained early dismissal with prejudice of condominium
association's claims against engineering firm for alleged improper
inspection of high rise involving water infiltration. Dismissal
entered before discovery based on statute of limitations and
limitation of liability clause in parties' contract.
- Represented domestic insurer for architects and engineers in
coverage disputes relating to alleged errors and omission
concerning major highway construction project in Oregon.
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Obtained summary judgment on negligence claims related to design
of residential subdivision in McHenry, Illinois.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of homeowners association
against homeowner seeking to force association to make exception to
its declarations.
- Successfully defended employers against numerous claims under
the Fair Labor Standards Act for alleged misclassification of
non-exempt employees and unpaid overtime wages.
- Successfully defended a petroleum service provider against
allegations of Civil Rights violations based upon alleged religious
discrimination.
- Represented architectural firm in litigation arising out of
design of public riverwalk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Successfully
resolved personal injury claim involving fall from steps resulting
in traumatic brain injury, memory loss and loss of earning
capacity.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice of personal injury claims
involving malpractice against architecture firm for design of
commercial structures located at Edens Plaza.
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Represented a party in connection with a claim for injuries to a
worker resulting in severe brain injury and paralysis.
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Represented engineering firm in litigation involving
professional negligence concerning commercial property inspection
for mold and environmental contaminants. Obtained dismissal of
plaintiff's claims before discovery based on limitation of
liability clause in parties' contract.
- Successfully represented commercial liability insurer in
connection with numerous claims throughout the country against
insured, which allegedly manufactured and distributed products
containing a harmful chemical component over a 30-year
period.
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Represented airline in multiple wrongful death and
personal injury actions and tried two damages cases arising from
the 1989 crash of a DC-10 in Sioux City, Iowa."
- Represented insurer in favorable resolution of claims stemming
from environmental pollution, United States Environmental
Protection Act and Illinois Environmental Protection Act actions,
and class action concerning contamination from Industrial
Park.
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Successfully represented medical billing company and obtained
summary judgment in multi-million dollar breach of contract case
relating to alleged errors in medical billing practices. Prevailed
on plaintiff's appeal to the Illinois Appellate Court.
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Successfully represented the spouse of the decedent who was a
member of a joint venture. Obtained the decedent's share of the
joint venture's profits. Prevailed in preserving judgment on
appeal.
- Successfully moved for dismissal on behalf of petroleum
service provider against alleging sexual harassment and employment
discrimination.
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Successfully resolved claims against a real estate appraiser who
allegedly failed to identify property as being in a Special Flood
Hazard Area
- Represented non-profit wildlife foundation in lawsuit arising
out of an alleged misappropriation of charity funds.
- Successfully defended architect for alleged failure to
properly supervise construction site and implement safety
procedures in lawsuit by laborer who sustained catastrophic
injuries from three-story fall.
- Successfully resolved lawsuit on behalf of commercial garage
owner involving customer who was killed while using elevator lift
in a parking lot.
- Represented architect and engineering firm in suit arising
from design and construction disputes during construction of
passenger terminal and new facades at Chicago-O'Hare International
Airport. Litigation resulted in favorable settlement of $100
million claim.
- Successfully handled coverage dispute relating to property
damage involving alleged water and flood damage to convenience
store in Chicago, Illinois.
- Obtained dismissal of breach of contract claims made against
architect based upon design of residential structure.
- Obtained dismissal of lawsuit against out-of-state private
investigator based on lack of Illinois personal jurisdiction.
- Successfully resolved personal injury lawsuit against
engineering design firm for alleged negligent design of pedestrian
walkway, bridge and shoring system.
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Represented insurance carrier as insurance coverage counsel in
connection with coverage issues relating to interpretation of
insurance policy related to water treatment project in Washington
State.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice of personal injury claim
involving traumatic brain injury related to architectural design of
Panera Bread Restaurant located in Wilmette, Illinois.
- Successfully litigated premises liability case on behalf of
Chicago Public Schools charter school related to injuries sustained
by special needs student on school premises.
- Successfully resolved personal injury lawsuit against
architecture firm involving large, metal parking lot gate that
swung open into traffic, piercing a vehicle's front windshield and
striking the plaintiff.
- Represented day care center in lawsuit arising out of alleged
personal injuries sustained by minor child while in the custody of
day care provider.
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Represented domestic insurer for architects and engineers in
coverage dispute with another foreign insurer regarding duty to
defend and indemnify insured geotechnical engineering firm.
- Defended a general contractor against claims for breach of
contract and negligent performance of construction in action
seeking in excess of $1 million in damages.