Howard Trafman obtained a very favorable verdict of $12,930.00 in the defense of a rear-end motor vehicle collision resulting in claimed serious injuries.  The defense admitted liability but contested the nature and extent of the injuries, as well as the causation of a future, claimed surgery. Plaintiff claimed exacerbation of […]

Howard Trafman obtained a very favorable verdict of $800,000.00 in favor of the defendant company following a thirty-day trial in Cook Co. in a construction negligence/premises liability case involving serious injuries to a contractor working on the roof at the defendant company’s facility/plant. Plaintiff fell 15-20 feet through a deteriorating […]

Joe Postel: Kalis v. Colgate-Palmolive Co., 231 F.3d 1049 (7th Cir. 2000)

Howard Trafman obtained a not liable defense verdict in favor of the defendant’s homeowner in a trip and fall over a metal track for a sliding door located between the defendant’s kitchen and family room.  Plaintiff tore his rotator cuff which required surgical repair.  The defense successfully contended the condition […]

Joe Postel: Ellison v. Village of Northbrook, 272 Ill. App. 3d 559 (1st Dist. 1995)