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Experience
Professional Malpractice and Liability
Tax Shelter Legal Malpractice Claims
Defended Am Law 100 firm against consolidated legal malpractice and other claims arising out of alleged tax shelter transactions.
Legal Malpractice Claim Arising From Late Employment Claim
Obtained summary judgment in favor of Am Law 100 firm on a legal malpractice claim arising out of the representation of a doctor in a constructive discharge employment claim, which had been dismissed as untimely filed. The judgment was affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court.
Legal Malpractice Claim Based On Settlement Advice
Represented Am Law 100 firm in a malpractice claim arising from an $11 million settlement of a trade secret claim, which was based on allegations of failure to advise the client of the risks of litigating and of not advising settlement. Obtained a favorable settlement for the client after a three-week jury trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Legal Malpractice Claim Arising From Minority Shareholder Dispute
Represented Am Law 100 firm in legal malpractice litigation arising from representation of minority shareholder of Ingersoll. After six years and successful appeal of dismissal of individual defendant, case dismissed for want of prosecution after withdrawal of plaintiffs’ counsel.
Product Liability: Aviation/Aerospace
Cabin Air Quality Litigation
Defense of commercial aircraft manufacturer in litigation involving alleged neurotoxin exposure associated with the cabin air supply.
In re Tans 737
Defended an aircraft manufacturer in consolidated wrongful death and personal actions arising from a 2005 airline crash in Peru; obtained documents from Peruvian investigation through letters rogatory.
In Re Asiana Flight 214
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Defended an aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising out of the July 6, 2013 crash of Asiana Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport.
Jett8 Airlines, Pl V. The Boeing Company
Circuit Court of Illinois, Cook County
Defended an airplane manufacturer in a product liability case involving the in-flight loss of an engine and obtained a dismissal based on the economic loss doctrine
In re Air Crash Near Makassar Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia on January 1, 1997
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Defended an aircraft manufacturer in federal multidistrict litigation in the Northern District of Illinois arising from the loss of a 737-400 in Indonesia.
In re Southwest Flight 1248
Defended multiple claims in Illinois state and federal courts arising from a runway overrun crash at Midway Airport.
Honeywell International Inc.: MU-2 Crash near Cerrillos, NM
Appellate Court of Illinois
Defended turbine engine manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. in an action arising out of a MU2 crash near Cerrillos, NM; obtained summary judgment based on GARA statute of repose. The judgment was affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court.
Real Estate
Foreclosure of Four Suburban Office Buildings
Represented Noteholder, by and through CMBS special servicer, in foreclosure litigation and related lender liability and guaranty actions arising from the default of a $54 million loan. Defeated objections to the appointment of a receiver, summary judgment and confirmation of the foreclosure sale.
Defense of Lender Liability Action Arising from Note Sale
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of claims against Noteholder and CMBS special servicer arising from exclusion of the borrower from public auction of note. Successfully argued that claims for tortious interference with business expectancy and allegations of violations antitrust and “Blacklist Trade law” statute were barred by res judicata.
Foreclosure and Workout of Wisconsin and Illinois Properties
Represented Noteholder, by and through CMBS special servicer, in foreclosure litigation and real estate transactions relating to $10.7 million loan secured by retail shopping centers in Forsyth, IL and West Bend, WI. Filed the foreclosure action and obtained the appointment of a receiver before deed in lieu of foreclosure workout.
Foreclosure of Suburban Office Building
Represented Noteholder, by and through CMBS special servicer, in foreclosure litigation relating to a $16.6 million loan secured by an office building in Schaumburg, IL. Obtained the appointment of a receiver and judgment of foreclosure and sale.
