HeplerBroom

Premises Liability

We are uniquely experienced and positioned to support and defend you and your contracts in premises claims of all kinds – from retail establishments to power plants and refineries and residential facilities and condominiums.

We skillfully navigate the unique challenges presented by premises’ claims, applying our vast experience across commercial and residential facilities of all kinds, including bodily injury and property damage claims, third-party criminal liabilities, hazardous substance exposure claims, contract formation and enforcement, and risk transfer.

HeplerBroom attorneys have a proven history of excellent results representing premises owners, operators, management companies, and contractors across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. We understand the often complex issues and contractual relationships involved, and skillfully navigate the unique challenges presented across a wide-range of commercial and residential settings, including: power generation and oil refineries; production and food processing facilities; breweries; paper and steel mills; bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other retail establishments; retail centers and shopping malls; residential/condominium facilities and homes; and medical facilities and nursing homes as well as municipalities.

Fowler and Houser Secure Defense Verdict in Jefferson County Property Damage Case
Missouri Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Property Owner Represented by Varadachari and Roman
Nielsen Scores Second Defense Victory in August
Varadachari and McGonigle Secure Defense Verdict for Client in St. Louis City Personal Injury Trial
Wilson and Elworth Secure Appellate Ruling Affirming Jury Verdict for HeplerBroom’s Utility Client
Curtis Secures Defense Verdict in Southern Indiana Products Liability Trial
Fowler and Hay Secure Substantially Reduced Plaintiff Verdict
Wilson Obtains Defense Verdict
Bringing Home the Bacon: HeplerBroom Clients Receive $2.5 Million Fee Award
Lytle and McGonigle Secure Substantially Reduced Award
Environmental Attorneys Secure Important Legal Precedent for Farmers
Lytle Obtains Affirmation of Summary Judgment
Davis and Insler Secure Forum Non Conveniens Dismissal of Internationally Rooted Case
Daniel Lytle Obtained Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case

News

HeplerBroom Adds Insurance Litigator to Chicago Office Roster
Varadachari Joins Board of Directors of State Defense Lawyers Association
St. Louis Office Adds New Associate Attorney

Events

Dmitrieva, Tiffany, and Weiner Help In-House Counsel Learn How to Protect Privilege
HeplerBroom Attorneys Once Again Play Key Roles at Asbestos Conference
3 HB Attorneys to Play Key Roles at Asbestos Conference
Rosser and Libbra to Discuss Preparing Corporate Representatives for Depositions
Weiner Presents Risk Transfer Webinar

Publications

Dmitrieva and Libbra Published in State Defense Association Journal
When Helping Hurts: Illinois Federal Court Finds Retailer May Have Assumed a Legal Duty by Assisting Customer
Retention Pond Is Open and Obvious Danger for Which Property Owners Owe No Legal Duty to Unsupervised Child
Illinois Courts’ Treatment of Google Earth Images as Admissible Evidence
Missouri Redaction Actions: A New Wilderness for Counsel and The Public
Quiroz v. Chicago Transit Authority: An Illinois Supreme Court Analysis Regarding the Duty of Care
Illinois Governor Signs SB0072, Amending 735 ILCS 5/2-1301 Providing For Prejudgment Interest To Personal Injury Plaintiffs
Illinois Governor Vetoes Initial Bill Providing for Pre-Judgment Interest to Personal Injury Plaintiffs; Revised Legislation is Pending
Man’s Best Friend . . . or a Liability? Second District Declines to Extend Legal Duty to Vacationing Dog Owners After Guest is Injured
Avoiding Bad Faith Liability Claims in Missouri in Cases Involving Multiple Claimants
Winter is Coming: Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Lack of Evidence of Unnatural Accumulation
First District Affirms Summary Judgment Due to Lack of Notice; Rules No Legal Duty Owed Based on the Defendant Business Owner’s Internal Safety Policy
Missouri Court of Appeals Hands Down Reminder that Not All Remedial Measures are Inadmissible
Funny Warning Signs: Pure Comedy or Can They Also Be Legally Sufficient?
First District Upholds Summary Judgment for Landowner Based on Illinois’ Statute of Repose for Construction
Stupidity Doesn’t Pay
Be Our Licensee: The Distinction Between Licensees and Invitees Still Matters in Missouri
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Wine
Illinois Senate Bill 1596—Employers' Civil Liability to Employees
Bogenberger v Pi Kappa Alpha: A Tragedy Changes the Law