Partial Foot Amputation From Escalator in Airport Terminal. Represented airport property manager in claim brought by child who suffered partial foot amputation on escalator in airport terminal.

Insurance Coverage Action Related To Death of SkydiverObtained summary judgment on behalf of an aviation insurer in a coverage action arising out of the death of a skydiver.

Breach of Contract Class Action Regarding Baggage Fee

Barber v. American Airlines, Inc., 241 Ill. 2d 450 (2011).

Obtained dismissal of a class action complaint for breach of contract based upon the "pick-off" exception to class certification and established Illinois precedent regarding same. Successfully represented air carrier before the Illinois Supreme Court, which issued a unanimous opinion dismissing plaintiffs' putative class action complaint and reversing Illinois Appellate Court's opinion.

Mass Toxic Tort Case Involving Municipal AirportRepresented defendant airport in a mass toxic tort case. Successfully defeated attempt to certify a proposed class of 189,000 plaintiffs for personal injury and medical monitoring.

Alleged Failure to Correct Defect in Condo Unit

Successfully defended homeowner association alleged to have breached Illinois Condominium Act for failing to correct construction defects of unit owner.