Strellis & Field

$150,000

Construction Negligence

Strada Construction was contracted to perform sidewalk repair in the Village of Stickney. Work was halted due to tree root impinging on the sidewalk site. The plaintiff was on his way home when he walked across the excavated sidewalk, suffering a fall and a back injury. The plaintiff alleged that Strada failed to properly warn pedestrians of the excavated sidewalk.

$12.6M

Motor Vehicle Accident

Michelle, an 11-year-old girl, suffered a brain injury after being struck by a car while crossing the street on her way to a Girl Scout meeting. A substantial recovery was made against a waste disposal company for obstructing the driver's view, the school district for failing to provide a crossing guard, and the highway department for failing to provide warning signs.

$1.6M

Retaliatory Discharge

Danny W., an employee of Peabody Coal Company, suffered a heart attack while working in the mine. He filed a workers' compensation claim and was subsequently terminated from employment. Danny W. alleged the termination was in retaliation for filing his claim.

$1.5M

Industrial Accident

A man was severely injured after the elevator he was riding in malfunctioned and fell several feet, before coming to an abrupt stop. Supervisors and maintenance personnel knew the elevator was malfunctioning but refused to remove it from service.

$7.5M

Product Liability

David suffered burns to his body and loss of his leg below the knee due to a detonation at a compressed air receiver. A product liability case was filed against the manufacturer of feather valves, alleging improper lubrication.

$317,500

Workers Compensation

The Petitioner was injured when he was crushed between storm pipes being installed as part of a development in the City of Aurora. The Petitioner suffered a complex fracture to his leg that caused future disability.