Case Result

$2

Sexual Assault

2025
Trial Verdict
Park Ridge, IL

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Case Details

An intruder entered Mr. DiFranco’s client’s apartment, allegedly with a master key, and assaulted her. The client suffered facial injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depression disorder. Investigation revealed that despite the intruder working for the landlord and seven prior incidents of master key access, the landlords failed to change locks or collect outstanding master keys. A $1.5 million jury verdict was won for the client.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict against landlord for negligence in security after multiple prior incidents involving master keys.

Park Ridge, IL
4.40 rating (39 reviews)
2 attorneys
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