Oldenburg and Gyparakis Secure Defense Verdict In Cook County Dental Malpractice Case
Anne Oldenburg and Eleni Gyparakis successfully defended a Chicago area dentist against an accusation that he deviated from the standard of care and caused an injury to a patient’s lingual nerve, resulting in permanent numbness, loss of taste, and pain. The plaintiff claimed that the dentist hit her tongue with the drill during a filling […]
Davis and Insler Prevail Once Again in Casino Gaming License Case
The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed the grant of summary judgment for HeplerBroom’s client City of Waukegan (Illinois) in Waukegan Potawatomi Casino, LLC v. City of Waukegan. In doing so, the Seventh Circuit approved the way in which the City selected applicants to forward to the Illinois Gaming Board, determined the City Council […]
Davis and Insler Prevail in Illinois Supreme Court Decision in Casino Licensing Case
Glenn Davis and Charles Insler’s legal advocacy provided a win for the City of Waukegan (Illinois) in a long and hard-fought casino licensing case. Recently, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Potawatomi Casino did not have standing to appeal the Illinois Gaming Board’s decision to choose another applicant to operate a casino in […]
Varadachari and Bramstedt Secure Defense Verdict for Client in Trucking Accident Trial
A jury in a recent Madison County (Illinois) Circuit Court trial returned a defense verdict for an employee and his employer represented by HeplerBroom attorneys Bharat Varadachari and Emilee Bramstedt. The trial involved a collision between a motorcyclist and a utility van driven by the employee. Plaintiff alleged that the employee was negligent by initiating […]
DuChateau and Fay Secure Summary Judgment in High Exposure Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Case
Jim DuChateau and Joe Fay recently obtained summary judgment on all counts in a high exposure, insurance coverage, and bad faith matter pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The case was brought on behalf of a large Chicagoland church for what the Plaintiff initially claimed was $13,000,000 in hail […]
Champlin and Hanson Obtain Summary Judgment for Municipality in Free Speech Claim
In October 2024, Matthew Champlin and John Hanson obtained summary judgment in Madison County (Illinois) Circuit Court in favor of a local municipality. Plaintiffs alleged municipal officials denied them access to a public building, chilling their rights to free speech and ability to seek redress of grievances under the Illinois Constitution. Champlin and Hanson successfully […]
McGonigle and Andersson Win Summary Judgment in St. Louis Motor Vehicle Accident Case
Adam McGonigle and Jocelyn Andersson secured a summary judgment for their client in a City of St. Louis rear-end bus-car accident case that had been set for trial in January 2025. The accident in question occurred more than seven years ago, and the judge granting the summary judgment found that plaintiffs, who alleged serious and […]
Hamilton and Magee Secure Defense Verdict for Legal Malpractice Client
The jury in a St. Louis County trial returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Kathleen Hamilton and Thomas Magee’s client in a legal malpractice case. The case had its roots in a complicated family business dispute dating back to 2014. Hamilton and Magee’s client was retained in February 2015 to explore reorganization and a […]
Missouri Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for Property Owner Represented by Varadachari and Roman
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, recently affirmed a trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of Bharat Varadachari and Emily Roman’s client, a homeowner in Maries County. Plaintiff was hired by a company that was harvesting timber on the client’s property when a tree fell on him, causing catastrophic injuries. The appellate […]
Oldenburg and Boeckman Part of Litigation Team that Secures Confirmation from Illinois Supreme Court of Immunity for Healthcare Facilities and Providers During COVID-19 Pandemic
In a huge win for healthcare facilities and providers, this morning the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the immunity promised by Governor Pritzker to front-line health care providers who rendered assistance and aided in the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court answered the following question posed and answered by the Second Circuit: “Does Executive […]