Weidler v. Pacific Rail Services    08-L-322    2009
Driver killed in head on collision on I-55 in April of 2007. Defendant employed by Railroad company. Filed suit in St. Clair County for family of decedent, and in January of 2009, resolved claim by way of confidential settlement.

Hayes v. Barksdale, Len’s Towing   08-MR-4, 07-L-277   2009
In December 2006, Pedestrian killed while standing next to a tow truck and struck by a drunk driver. Represented 6 month old daughter against all liable parties in a claim in Madison County, and a related insurance dispute in Jersey County. Court held pedestrian was passenger of tow truck, insurance appealed to 4th District, and during appeal case was settled favorably against drunk driver, dramshop, towing company, and driver’s insurance.

Green v. Carlinville School District   05-L-8   2008
In 2005, filed suit for a woman who was molested by a school bus driver in 1991 when she was a kindergartener. Several children were molested and resolved their claims around that time. Plaintiff’s family did not desire that she go through litigation at that time. When she turned 18, she hired our firm to protect her rights. The trial court dismissed the case, finding the law had changed, and the school district was no longer liable as a common carrier. Appellate Court in 4th District overruled the trial court, finding the Defendant was liable. The case was favorably settled on a confidential basis.

Mayden v. Muny and City of St. Louis   0622-CC-06608   2008
70 year old plaintiff tripped on a guide wire at a Muny event in Forest Park. Suite was filed immediately in the City of St. Louis. Plaintiff had shoulder surgeries and permanent conditions. Used a day in the life video to prove damage. Settled prior to trial for a significant amount.

Peiper v. Progressive Insurance   Sangamon County   2009
Plaintiff injured when driver crossed center line in heavy fog on two lane highway. Plaintiff had 2 surgeries to knee, and permanent injury. Progressive offered $150,000, and the offer was rejected. The case proceeded to binding arbitration, and the arbitration panel awarded $340,000 in Sangamon County.

Minor Plaintiff v. Homeowner   Madison County   2008
Minor attacked by dog with permanent scars to legs and hands. Plaintiff had $10,000 in medical bills, settled case for $150,000.

Rae v. Dawg Haus Bar   07-L-241   2008
Plaintiff tried to break up a fight at a bar. Plaintiff assaulted by alleged intoxicated person, resulting in a severed spleen. Suit filed against bar pursuant to dramshop act. Defendant made no offer. Jury gave exact amount Plaintiff requested, $100,085.

Nicolet v. City of Alton   04-L-669   2008
Delay in response by City of Alton to a 911 call. Alleged 70 year old man died due to improper response time. Untrained officer answered 911 call due to a fall and caused delay in dispatch, and violated standards by not dispatching Fire Rescue. Victim went into cardiac arrest while waiting and died. Plaintiff hired cardiologist, 911 dispatcher, and paramedic as expert witnesses. Defendant disputed delay, and argued decedent would have died even with timely care. Case settled confidentially prior to trial.

PENDING CASES INCLUDE:

• WRONGFUL DEATH - Man killed by drunk driver in head on collision in Godfrey, Illinois, both drivers died.

• WRONGFUL DEATH - Drunk driver struck and killed pedestrian in Godfrey, Illinois.

• WRONGFUL DEATH/PRODUCT LIABILITY - Victim drowned in boating incident, boat motor recalled after death due to ability to turn over without turning key.

• WRONGFUL PURSUIT - Police officer ran red light, and t-boned driver, causing severe accident, two back surgeries to Plaintiff.

• MEDICAL NEGLECT - Plaintiff hired medical car to take her to doctor. Wheelchair not secured, and driver stopped abruptly, causing Plaintiff to fall and fracture femur, subsequent amputation of leg.

• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE - Physician failed to perform proper cardiology workup which would have led to more treatment, and a diagnosis of cancer. 45 year old woman died of lung cancer thereafter. Representing her husband and four children.