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Category: Litigation Handling

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
Litigation Handling

Prejudicial Impact of Physician Liens on Personal Injury Litigation


In a personal injury case, the plaintiff's treating physician is most often the person who provides causation opinion testimony for the plaintiff.  This was often riddled with prejudicial impact due to prior relationships but now the trend is even worse.  More and more, plaintiffs are seeking treatment from physicians who…
Posted on May 20, 2018May 20, 2018 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Jury Verdicts / Case Update

Jury Verdict Update: Record $10 Million Verdict for CRPS


A recent Cook County jury verdict proves why every claims examiner and attorney sits up and takes notice when a plaintiff claims complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). In September, 2016 a jury in Cook County awarded a record verdict of $10 million to a plaintiff who was hit by a dolly…
Posted on December 16, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
General / Miscellaneous

Recent Premises Liability Jury Verdicts – good and bad


In my opinion, one of the best ways to analyze case value is to monitor jury verdict reports. A few verdicts have been reported recently that are worth noting – for better or for worse: Great Results In January, 2016 a premises liability case went to trial in the 5th…
Posted on July 22, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Claim Handling / Investigations

Fraudulent Injury Claims – Identify & Defend


According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the ER and costing businesses $70 million annually. (2011 NSC Injury Facts). Admittedly the vast majority of falls in stores, restaurants and hotels…
Posted on April 11, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Litigation Handling

Major Changes In Cook County Law Division Cases


In case you missed the announcement - The Black Line Call In Cook County Law Division Got The Axe! Judge James P. Flanner, Jr. recently announced the new Trial Setting Call system, which will take effect on April 1, 2016. Instead of the black line call, parties will now receive direct notice…
Posted on March 25, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Litigation Handling

Update on IL Law – Constitutionality of 6-Person Civil Jury Trial


BREAKING NEWS! A year ago I reported on a fairly drastic change in Illinois law when the Governor signed into law an amendment to 735 ILCS 5/2-1105.  As a result of the change, as of June 1, 2015 all jury civil trials have been tried by 6 person jurors instead of 12 person…
Posted on December 21, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco
Claim Handling / Investigations

Conducting Discovery – Think Outside The Box


One thing that drives me absolutely crazy is when attorneys conduct discovery like a robot. They issue the same written discovery to every plaintiff, review medical records by regurgitating information rather than analyzing it and question nothing about the plaintiff. If you are a defense attorney, stop doing this! If…
Posted on December 7, 2015 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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