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Category: Natural Accumulation Law

About Stacy Fulco

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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  • One Year Limitation Period for Dramshop Claims – No Exceptions!
  • Cook County Judge Finds Pre-Judgment Interest Unconstitutional & Invalid
  • Defense Wins! – The Natural Accumulation Defense Wins Again
  • REMINDER – PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST WRITTEN SETTLEMENT OFFER DUE SOON
  • NEW CASELAW: Natural Accumulation
  • Defense Wins! – Binding Arbitration
  • Defense Wins: Product Liability / Food Borne Illness
  • Pre-Judgement Interest in Illinois
  • Let’s Talk! – Appellate Review of Summary Judgment Motions
  • Updated Dram Shop Act Caps in Illinois for 2021
Defense Wins

Defense Wins! Natural Accumulation Doctrine Strikes Again


It is no secret that I LOVE the natural accumulation doctrine in Illinois.  I don't mean to be a legal geek, but the law is well written, well applied, it makes logical sense and it actually helps the defendant - how can you not love it? One more reason to…
Posted on June 16, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Holiday Hypothetical

Holiday Hypothetical – The Falling Santa


It’s the end of December – so you know what that means! Time for my next installment of the Holiday Hypothetical! Hypothetical: While making his rounds, Santa’s tummy started rumbling so he popped down to his favorite fast food place to grab a burger and fries. He parked the sled…
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Natural Accumulation Law

Assessment Of Jury Verdicts For Slip & Falls On Ice


Years ago, I defended a case for a retailer involving an elderly man who slipped and fell on ice.  Being in Chicago, this is not a rare occurrence by any stretch of the imagination, but this case involved significantly higher damages than a typical slip and fall.  To help determine…
Posted on March 9, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Holiday Hypothetical

Holiday Hypothetical


It’s the end of the year and no one is in the mood to be at work so here is a Holiday Hypothetical to brighten your day! Hypothetical:  "Frosty the Snowman" needed a holiday gift for Mrs. Frosty so he slid down the hill and into a nearby store.  Frosty…
Posted on December 22, 2014February 17, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Natural Accumulation Law

Slip & Fall On Ice – A Natural Accumulation Law Refresher


It’s that time of year again – snowmen, ice skating, reindeer – and of course, slip and falls on snow, ice and water.  Now that winter is upon us, it’s time for a little refresher course in our beloved natural accumulation doctrine.  To anyone handling claims in Illinois, or any…
Posted on November 23, 2014December 2, 2014 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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