Premises Liability
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Dismissal with Prejudice – Premises/Altercation
Fritz Wilson and Sarah JinMay 2018BVH secures a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of a client when Plaintiff alleged negligent security resulted in injuries.
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2-615 Dismissal With Prejudice Affirmed on Appeal - Alleged Injury due to Restaurant Melee
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Mathew K. HargraveMay 2017BVH prevails on appeal after obtaining dismissal with prejudice on behalf of an alleged restaurant owner where Plaintiff alleges to have been injured during a fight at the restaurant.
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Dismissal with Prejudice - Flooring Subcontractor Sued by General Contractor
Mathew K. HargraveMay 2017BVH obtains a dismissal with prejudice of a third party complaint for contribution where investigation revealed that the general contractor did not conduct a proper investigation or have a good faith basis for bringing the flooring contractor into the case where Plaintiff claimed over $100,000 in medical bills.
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Dismissal with Prejudice – Failure to Timely Serve Complaint
Fritz V. WilsonJanuary 2017BVH secures a Dismissal with Prejudice based on failure to timely serve Defendant
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Summary Judgment Granted - Slip & Fall
Kimberlee Massin and Denise N. KruseDecember 2016BVH prevails on summary judgment on behalf of client when plaintiff allege she slipped and fell on grease.
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Summary Judgment Affirmed on Appeal
James F. Best and Fritz V. WilsonNovember 2016BVH summary judgment in a premises liability case and affirmed on appeal by the First District
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Settlement - Trip and Fall
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Thomas J. Costello, IIISeptember 2016BVH obtains nuisance value settlement of trip and fall claim to save costs of summary judgment and potential appeal
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Summary Judgment Granted to Municipal Client – Trip and Fall
Scott D. McKenna and Scott B. DolezalJuly 2016BVH obtains summary judgment for municipal client where plaintiff alleged she tripped and fell as a result of sidewalk defect
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Settlement – Parking Lot Wrongful Death
Mathew K. HargraveJuly 2016BVH obtains favorable settlement in wrongful death and injury case involving an alleged dangerous parking lot design and configuration
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Settlement – Parking Lot Trip and Fall
Mathew K. HargraveJune 2016BVH obtains favorable settlement soon after eliciting treating physician testimony reducing claimed medical by $85,000
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Summary Judgment - Premises Liability
James F. Best and Fritz V. WilsonJune 2015BVH obtains summary judgment on a premises liability case where the Plaintiff alleged she fell due to defects on the premises.
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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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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.