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Category: Criminal Acts of Third Parties

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I am a civil litigation trial attorney in Chicago, Illinois and I specialize in premises liability, security claims and general tort defense litigation.

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Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Managing Negligent Security Risks


I recently joined forces with an incredibly talented security expert, Jon D. Groussman of Lowers Risk Group, for an article in NU Claims regarding managing negligent security risks. The article addresses the actions a claims professional and company should take before, during and after a security incident to help mitigate…
Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Case Law Update: Criminal Act Of Third Party – MSJ Granted & Upheld For Restaurant


The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued a ruling regarding criminal acts of third parties that will be very useful in defending retail, restaurant and hospitality companies for years to come. The following is a summary of the opinion and a copy of the opinion is attached: In Witcher v. 1104…
Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Criminal Acts of Third Parties


Retail & Hospitality Security Seminar - The Best Defense is a Good Offense. I am honored to be speaking about this incredibly important topic with two great speakers - Jon Groussman from Lowers Risk Group and Elizabeth Stouder of Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger in Portland, Maine. This is a…
Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Criminal Acts of Third Parties

CLM Magazine: Going On The Defensive – MGM & The Las Vegas Mass Shooting


I am honored to have co-authored the cover story for the August 2018 edition of CLM Magazine - Going On The Defensive - MGM Takes Proactive Move To Determine Liability For Las Vegas Mass Shooting, But At What Cost To Its Reputation? This is the first of what will likely…
Posted on September 9, 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
Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Shootings & Movie Theaters – Now What?


On May 19, 2016 a jury of 6 people ruled in favor of a movie theater in civil court, holding the theater could not have prevented a mass shooting that left 12 people dead. Several of the survivors and family members of those killed sued the movie theater and argued…
Posted on July 5, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Landlord Liability for Criminal Acts of Third Parties


Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important to know the law regarding when a landlord can be held liable for the criminal acts of third parties.  It is important to landlords so they can act in such a way so as to not create a duty…
Posted on April 6, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Criminal Acts of Third Parties

How To Respond To A Shooting At Your Store, Restaurant Or Hotel


  When a shooting resulting in injuries occurs on your property, time is of the essence.  You must assume the injuries will be significant, if not deadly.  The time to start planning your defense is before the shooting even takes place. Like any good civil defense attorney, I believe you…
Posted on November 30, 2014December 2, 2014 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
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