Personal Injury
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Defense Verdict - Negligent Entrustment case where Plaintiffs asked the jury to award $43 million
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Mathew K. HargraveMarch 2020BVH obtains a defense jury verdict in a negligent entrustment case where two young men died and Plaintiffs asked the jury to award $43 million.
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Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice Granted - Auto Accident
Scott McKennaJuly 2017BVH wins dismissal with prejudice for client who was sued after the statute of limitations had run.
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Summary Judgment Affirmed on Appeal - Alleged Injury from Concrete Pump on Construction Site
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Mathew K. HargraveMay 2017BVH prevails on appeal after obtaining summary judgment in favor of a concrete pumping company where Plaintiff alleged a career-ending injury due to the concrete pump operator's actions in controlling the pump.
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Settlement - Auto vs. Motorcycle
Scott D. McKennaMay 2016BVH obtains favorable settlement on behalf of motorist sued by Plaintiff claiming significant injuries
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Binding Arbitration – Pedestrian Struck by Car
Scott D. McKenna and Christina M. TribbiaApril 2016BVH obtains favorable binding arbitration award in favor of motorist that struck pedestrian in a crosswalk
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Punitive Damages Disallowed - Dog Attack
Alison M. Harrington, Fritz V. Wilson, and Timothy P. PetersonApril 2015BVH obtains a favorable ruling disallowing a claim of punitive damages in a case alleging significant injuries from a dog attack.
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Jury Verdict - Battery During Cemetery Altercation
Scott D. McKennaFebruary 2015BVH obtains favorable jury verdict following trial of case where Plaintiff alleged he was attacked by Defendant during an altercation at a cemetery.
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Summary Judgment - Public Housing Harassment
Allie M. BurnetOctober 2014BVH obtains summary judgment in favor of a housing authority in a case alleging battery and harassment by a housing authority employee.
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Dismissal - Failure to Diligently Obtain Service of Process
Kimberlee Massin and Carrie LindenOctober 2014Kimberlee Massin and Carrie Linden obtained dismissal of a claim where Plaintiff was not diligent in securing service of process on Defendant.
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Summary Judgment - Animal Control Act
Alison M. Harrington and Fritz V. WilsonAugust 2014BVH obtains summary judgment in the defense of dog owners in the case where Plaintiff alleged a dog attack led to severe and permanent injuries.
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Settlement - Miscarriage/Motor Vehicle Accident
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Mathew K. HargraveMay 2014BVH obtains favorable settlement in favor of a commercial vehicle owner and operator in a case alleging a rear-end motor vehicle accident caused Plaintiff’s miscarriage.
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Dismissal - Contract Defense and Indemnity Claim
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Fritz V. WilsonJanuary 2014BVH obtains dismissal of a claim by Plaintiff's employer for breach of contract in failing to defend and indemnify the employer regarding claims against it and for over $400,000 in worker’s compensation payments.
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Summary Judgment Affirmed on Appeal - Premises Liability
Scott D. McKenna and Christina M. TribbiaDecember 2013BVH obtains summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, in favor of Defendant property manager in a case where Plaintiff alleged a fall down stairs caused by a lack of a railing in violation of Chicago Building Code.
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Summary Judgment - Premises Liability
Scott D. McKenna and Christina M. TribbiaDecember 2013BVH obtains summary judgment in favor of Defendant in a case where Plaintiff allegedly sustained injury due to a manhole cover on the property not being properly maintained.
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Binding Arbitration Decision - Homeowner Not Liable for Chimney Collapse
Scott D. McKenna and Mathew K. HargraveMay 2013BVH obtains not liable finding at Binding Arbitration in favor of a rental property owner in a case alleging a failure to maintain and inspect the property allegedly resulting in a chimney collapse and Plaintiff falling 24' off the roof and sustaining severe hip fractures and $1.3 million in special damages claimed.
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Summary Judgment Affirmed on Appeal - Premises Liability
Scott D. McKenna and Christina M. TribbiaMay 2013BVH obtains summary judgment, affirmed on appeal, in favor of Defendant property owner in a case where Plaintiff alleged a dangerous condition on the premises in the form of a metal vault lid on the sidewalk resulting in a slip and fall with injuries.
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Jury Verdict - Bicyclist Rides Into Trench Under Construction
Scott D. McKenna and Mathew K. HargraveMarch 2013BVH obtains a jury verdict significantly lower than the amount the jury was asked to award in a spinal cord injury case.
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Jury Verdict - Left Turning Plaintiff
Scott D. McKenna and Christina M. TribbiaJanuary 2013BVH obtains defense jury verdict in left-turn auto accident case.
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Jury Verdict - Not Guilty for Death Claim under Dram Shop Act
Lori A. Vanderlaan, Kimberlee Massin, and Carrie LindenJanuary 2013BVH obtains defense jury verdict in favor of Defendant social club in a death claim brought under the Dram Shop Act.
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Dismissal - Dram Shop Act and Impaired Minor Act
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Kimberlee MassinJune 2012BVH obtains dismissal of a Dram Shop Act claim and a negligence claim pursuant to the Drug and Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act (“Impaired Minor Act") against a liquor store.