Illinois’ Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed both the jury verdict and the trial court’s rulings in a case involving a natural gas explosion. HeplerBroom’s Thomas Wilson, lead counsel for Ameren Illinois, argued the appeal, while Robert Elworth wrote the brief. The Court’s Rule 23 Order, which includes a thorough review of both the case’s background and an analysis of the Court’s opinion, can be read here.

Wilson, a partner in the firm’s Springfield office, focuses his legal practice on defending a wide variety of industry leaders and businesses in general tort claims. He is rated an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named both an Illinois Leading Lawyer and an Illinois Super Lawyer. Elworth, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses his practice on the defense of complex liability claims, including insurance producer and insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. He, too, has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer.

Elworth, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses his practice on the defense of complex liability claims, including insurance producer and insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. He, too, has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media.