Stacy D. Fulco, Author at Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law

Defense Wins

Defense Wins – Kind Of – Fall On A Grape

I recently had another technical “loss” that was actually a complete win in not only my opinion, but more importantly, in the opinion of my clients. The facts of the case were actually very simple but the plaintiff did several things to greatly complicate the case. The plaintiff claimed she…

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Natural Accumulation Law

Case Law Update: Natural Accumulation Doctrine

Snow is falling, ice is forming and customers are slipping and falling all over the parking lot – thank goodness for the natural accumulation doctrine. The doctrine was recently applied and upheld by an appellate court so this is a good time to take a look at it one more…

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

LOOK WHO MADE THE LIST! – FORTUNE’S 100 Best Companies To Work For 2017

One of my favorite ways to start the new year is to give some well-deserved recognition to those retail, restaurant and hospitality companies that make Fortune’s best companies to work for list. For a complete list go to - https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/100-best/2017. In 2017, 17 retail, restaurant and hospitality companies made the…

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Before and After a Violent Attack – How to be prepared and respond accordingly

I recently had the honor of publishing an article with Lance Ewing, an executive vice president of global risk management and client services for Cotton Holdings Inc. In the article, we discuss the steps companies can take before a violent attack to be properly prepared and then what to do after…

Posted on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins – Kind Of – Trip & Fall On A Pallet

I like to win as much as the next lawyer but sometimes in litigation a “loss” can feel like a “win.” I recently closed a file that involved a 2011 trip and fall over a pallet left on the floor of an aisle – never an easy fact scenario to…

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

The Prejudicial Impact Of Physician Liens On Personal Injury Litigation

In the vast majority of personal injury litigation, the only doctor utilized by the plaintiff to prove her case, i.e. prove her incident caused her to sustain an injury, is the plaintiff’s treating physician. Defense attorneys often find this to be prejudicial since the doctor tends to have an established…

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Premises Liability / Notice

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted Based On Lack Of A Dangerous Condition & Notice

There is nothing like ending the year on a good note! I am happy to report summary judgment was recently granted in favor of one of my clients that operates a grocery store in Kankakee, Illinois. The plaintiff claimed she slipped and fell in water next to the meat cooler.…

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Uncategorized

Restate of the Law, Liability Insurance

There is a pending legal development in Illinois that would greatly impact retail and hospitality companies. I recently received this update from the Illinois Associate of Defense Trial Counsel, of which I am a member, and I wanted to share it (in part) to ensure everyone knows what is going on…

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Defense Wins

Defense Wins – Kind Of – Fall On A Grape

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Natural Accumulation Law

Case Law Update: Natural Accumulation Doctrine

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

LOOK WHO MADE THE LIST! – FORTUNE’S 100 Best Companies To Work For 2017

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Before and After a Violent Attack – How to be prepared and respond accordingly

Posted on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins – Kind Of – Trip & Fall On A Pallet

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

The Prejudicial Impact Of Physician Liens On Personal Injury Litigation

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Premises Liability / Notice

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted Based On Lack Of A Dangerous Condition & Notice

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Uncategorized

Restate of the Law, Liability Insurance

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco