Steve Becker wins a Motion to Dismiss in Cook County

Oct 11, 2021 Construction Defect
In this case, the matter stemmed from a property damage case involving a roof collapse at a commercial building in Chicago.  In addition to claiming extensive property damage, the Plaintiff was claiming lost profits, due to an inability to lease the subject building.  The Plaintiff’s complaint contained counts sounding in […]

Peter Syregelas Secures Payment of $3 Million Dollars to Insured Client

Aug 20, 2021 Coverage
Peter Syregelas: Secured payment from insurer of approximately $3 million dollars to insured client, a major evangelical church, toward settlement of claims asserted by its former pastor and for defense fees incurred in an arbitration in the Christian Reconciliation Forum. August 2021.

Chris Pickett Secures Favorable Settlement for HVAC Subcontractor in $1.1 Million Construction Defect Water Infiltration Subrogation Claim

Feb 22, 2021 Construction Defect
Chris Pickett recently obtained a favorable settlement at mediation for an HVAC subcontractor that relocated bathroom exhaust fans to the roof of a high end, lakefront home.  The fans were enclosed on the roof by wooden housings that were not properly sealed at their base and eventually resulted in water […]

Chris Pickett and Brendan Ross Achieve Favorable Settlement in Cook County Wrongful Death Case

Feb 22, 2021 Defense
Our client, a towing company, struck a pedestrian who was crossing a road at night.  The pedestrian passed away as a result of his injuries.   The entire incident was captured on surveillance video and was detrimental to our defenses.  Plaintiff—the decedent’s son—made an early $1M policy-limit demand. Despite the grim […]