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ROBERT J. NAPLETON APPOINTED TO ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Illinois Supreme Court recently appointed Bob Napleton to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Professional Responsibility. The Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Professional Responsibility appointed Mr. Napleton for a term expiring December 31, 2005 , and he replaced the Honorable Sophia H. Hall. The Committee meets periodically to ensure the integrity of lawyer-client relationship [...]

ROBERT J. NAPLETON APPOINTED TO ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE ON JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CIVIL CASES

The Illinois Supreme Court recently appointed Bob Napleton to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Mr. Napleton to a three year term expiring December 31, 2007.

JURY AWARDS $5.5 MILLION DOLLAR VERDICT FOR CHILDREN OF MOTHER WHO DIED OF PNEUMONIA ONE DAY AFTER DELIVERY

On September 20, 2005, a Cook County Jury awarded $5.5 million dollars to the Estate of Yolanda Price. The verdict was against Dr. Leopoldo Jurado.
On November 21, 1995, Yolanda Price was found on the floor of her room at St. Bernard Hospital, gasping for breath. A code blue was called, but Ms. Price was unable [...]

JOHN SALETTA TO SPEAK AT ECONOMIC LITIGATION SEMINAR

John Saletta will be speaking at a litigation seminar in Oak Brook, Illinois, on July 20, 2005. The seminar is entitled “Economic Litigation Support in Illinois”.

NICHOLAS J. MOTHERWAY TO PARTICIPATE IN 2005 ADVOCACY SHOWCASE

Nicholas J. Motherway has agreed to participate in the 2005 Advocacy Showcase being presented on May 7, 2005 , by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association at the Double Tree Guest Suites in Chicago . The program, which involves leading Chicago trial lawyers in the mock trial of an employee business tort claim, will feature demonstrations [...]

$2.35 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREED TO IN PRODUCT LIABILITY SUIT

A machinist who lost his right arm in a industrial accident has settled his personal-injury claims for $2.35 million. David Ethridge also obtained a waiver of workers compensation liens of nearly $597,000. Cook County Circuit Judge William D. Maddux formally approved the settlement on April 14, 2005 .
Ethridge, of downstate Glasford, was cutting metal at [...]