Magee and Fowler obtain a defense verdict for their client First Student, Inc. in a trial in Madison County. The plaintiff who was employed as a bus driver for the defendant got in a physical fight with another bus driver at the company’s terminal. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking damages against the bus company for hiring and retaining the other employee who the Plaintiff claimed had violent tendencies. Plaintiff’s attorney asked for $600,000 in compensation and also sought $1,800,000 in punitive damages against First Student.
DuChateau Receives Distinguished Member Award from State Defense Counsel Association
Jim DuChateau has been awarded the Illinois Defense Counsel’s (IDC) 2025-2026 Distinguished Member Award. In presenting the award, IDC’s President, R. Mark