Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law

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

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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…

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

Premises Liability / Notice

Floor Inspection Policies – Are They Worth It?

This is a topic I have spoken and written about a few times but my latest article analyzes this issue from a national perspective. The attached article was published in the Fall, 2018 edition of DRI In-House Quarterly and it was written by myself and my colleague, Maritza Rodriquez. We…

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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Mark Your Calendars: DRI Retail & Hospitality Seminar 2018

The 2018 DRI Retail & Hospitality Seminar is scheduled and the program is set! Mark your calendar for May 3-4, 2018. The program will take place in Chicago, Illinois at the Loew's Hotel. This program is designed specifically for the Retail & Hospitality Industry attorney - whether you are in-house…

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Jury Verdicts / Case Update

The Missing Witness/Evidence Instruction & The Damage It Can Do To A Defendant

If there is one thing retail, restaurant and hospitality companies can relate to it is being sanctioned for missing reports and witness statements. Spoliation of evidence and missing witness/evidence instructions are always a threat in this industry because store/property level employees are the first to address personal injury incidents. If…

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted Based On De Minimus Rule

My second favorite defense in premises liability cases (after the natural accumulation doctrine - of course!) is the de minimus rule. As a quick reminder - The de minimis rule originated in cases involving municipalities. It was ruled that municipalities do not have a duty to keep all sidewalks in…

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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

Premises Liability / Notice

Floor Inspection Policies – Are They Worth It?

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Uncategorized

Mark Your Calendars: DRI Retail & Hospitality Seminar 2018

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Jury Verdicts / Case Update

The Missing Witness/Evidence Instruction & The Damage It Can Do To A Defendant

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted Based On De Minimus Rule

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco