Illinois Lawyer Blog


Focusing on Chicago trial law, including insurance, business, commercial and employment litigation.

Author: Mark P. Loftus is a solo practitioner in Chicago.

Blawg Related Categories: Trials & Litigation • Verdicts & Settlements • States • Illinois • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Illinois Lawyer Blog


  • FUTURE PAIN & SUFFERING

    Read an interesting case today on the issue future damages. In Maddox v. Rozek, the First District Appellate Court of Illinois was faced with an issue involving future damages. Specifically, after a verdict for plaintiff…

  • DON'T SEE THAT EVERYDAY...

    This doesn't happen in Cook County very often. I had a hearing in a Courtroom with a judge who is universally well-regarded. This particular judge is a seasoned, thoughtful, conscientious man who understands the stress…

  • TARGET HALLOWEEN FLASHLIGHT STARTS FIRE IN CHILD'S BED

    Scary story in the Chicago Sun-Times last week involving about a toy flashlight. Midlothian resident Brandi Pavoni had purchased the flashlight at Target for Emily, her three year old daughter. The flashlight included Halloween-themed stencils…

  • SEARS TAKES A HIT

    Sears Roebuck & Co. recently agreed to a record settlement in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission[EEOC] lawsuit alleging the retailer illegally fired disabled workers. The $6.2 million dollar settlement amount is the largest settlement for…

  • ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT OPINION A MAJOR ROADBLOCK FOR OLDER VICTIMS OF CLERGY SEX ABUSE

    The Illinois Supreme Court recently handed down an opinion that poses a major hurdle for older victims of clergy sexual abuse. Separate and apart from the legal aspect of the opinion, the undisputed facts again…

  • NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEED TO REMEMBER RES JUDICATA? THINK AGAIN.

    Recently read a decision from the First Appellate District that sends a clear message to lawyers electing to take voluntary dismissals - PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!!! In Kiefer v. Rust-Oleum, plaintiff Colin Kiefer filed a complaint…

  • ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

    Pleased to report settled a long-running dental malpractice case today. Pardon the pun, but getting case settled was like pulling teeth. In any event, it is over, onto the next one...

  • TOYOTA NOT HAVING A GOOD WEEK

    Toyota was recently hit with a couple of lawsuits that could spell VERY BIG TROUBLE for the company. First, former Toyota attorney, Dimitrios Biller recently filed a racketeering lawsuit against Toyota, alleging that his former…

  • TEDDY KENNEDY DIES

    Teddy Kennedy lost his battle with cancer late Tueday night. The dissection and meaning of his life by the talking heads is now underway. Most of the coverage is fairly even-handed, and doesn't omit the…

  • GLAD TO SEE I HAVE BEATEN THE ODDS

    Back from vacation, stumbled across an interesting blurb at Law.Com's Legal Blog Watch. According to an admittedly unscientific poll, 50% of law blogs fail in the first year. The explanation? According to the article, because…