Peter Syregelas and Haley Loutfy obtained judgment on the pleadings for an insurer against a purported additional insured which claimed coverage under a policy issued to our client’s named insured. The court held that the subcontract between the named insured and the general contractor did not effectively incorporate the obligation […]

Howard Trafman: State court settlement. Myers v. Moscoso Express. February 2023. 

Kate Crouch earned an early dismissal for a construction company after allegedly negligent sidewalk repair.  Through a thorough analysis of the client’s business records and Google image photos, and coupled with a strong affidavit, Plaintiff’s counsel opted not to oppose dismissal of the allegations against our client.  This aggressive posture […]

LPP attorneys Chris Pickett and Peter Syregelas recently obtained a stipulated judgment of rescission on a property coverage policy issued by our client to the recent purchaser of a building on Chicago’s southside. Following the issuance of the policy, the building’s roof collapsed, and the entire building was ordered demolished. […]

There are several challenges defense attorney’s face when pursuing a Forum Non Conveniens Motion, particularly in Cook County. When ruling on a motion to transfer pursuant to Forum Non Conveniens, a Court balances several public interest and private interest factors.  It is ultimately the Defendant’s burden to show that Plaintiff’s […]