VERDICTS
Brian P. O'Kane
Case Name: Sherman v. Corporation
Venue: Circuit Court of Cook County
Judge: Carol Pearce McCarthy
Date: January, 2009
Demand: $100,000.00
Verdict: Not guilty.
Summary: Plaintiff alleged that he slipped and fell on an unnatural accumulation of ice resulting in an ankle sprain, posterior malleolus fracture and neurological injury and subsequently required surgery to correct tendinosis of the FHL tendon. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $100,000.00. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after two hours of deliberation.
Case Name: Pibo v. Bomshteyn
Venue: Circuit Court of Cook County, First Municipal District
Judge: Grossi
Date: April 6, 1999
Demand: Medical bills and pain and suffering (no definitive demand made)
Verdict: $1,000.00 in favor of the plaintiff
Summary: Case involved a three car, chain reaction, rear-end accident begun by Mr. Bomshteyn. Plaintiff claimed soft tissue injury to his neck, back, and shoulder. Plaintiff submitted approximately $3,000.00 in chiropractic and medical bills and further asked the jury for pain and suffering and loss of normal life. The jury awarded damages only for Plaintiff's medical bills. $1,000.00 in bills were barred via motions in limine.
Case Name: Lipsey v. Siegel
Venue: Circuit Court of Cook County, First Municipal District
Judge: Edna Turkington
Date: May 5, 1999
Demand: $12,000.00
Verdict: $2,400.00 in favor of the plaintiff after reduction of 50% for comparative negligence.
Summary: Case involved Ms. Siegel executing an illegal right turn on red in front of the Plaintiff's vehicle causing the Plaintiff to rear end Ms. Siegel. Plaintiff claimed soft tissue neck and back injuries, loss of normal life, and pain and suffering. Plaintiff submitted medical bills in the amount of $2,800.00 as well as property damage bills in the amount of $2,000.00.