News and Verdicts
Defense Verdict in Legal Malpractice Trial
May 2018
Pretzel Attorney Presents on Appellate Practice at Professional Seminar
May 2018
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Action
May 2018
Court Dismisses Legal Malpractice Claims Against Labor Union and Attorney
April 2018
P&S Submits Brief to Illinois Supreme Court on Behalf of Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois
April 2018
Pretzel & Stouffer Secures Victory for National Roller Skating Rink Operator in High-Stakes Case
March 2018
Speaking at Medical Malpractice Seminar
February 2018
Amputation of Plaintiff’s Dominant Arm Nets Zero in Cook County Motion for Summary Judgment Ruling
January 2018
Seventh Circuit Reversal in favor of insurance carrier
January 2018
Summary Judgement Won and Upheld Due to Lack of Medical Causation
January 2018
Trial Victory for Pulmonologist
January 2018
Hospital Not Guilty Verdict Reinstated on Appeal
December 2017
Jury Verdict for Doctor Upheld with Barring of Handwriting Expert and Contributory Negligence Instructions Affirmed
December 2017
Matthew Egan - Supreme Court Appointment
November 2017
Sommer Luzynczyk to speak at ISBA’s “Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Trial” seminar
October 2017
P&S Obtains Dismissal for Attorney on Grounds of Absolute Immunity
October 2017
Summary Judgment Granted for Refinery in Laborer's Injury Claim from 3,400 lb. Plate
September 2017
Investigators Defended Against Claims after Exoneration of Criminal Defendants
September 2017
Engineering Expert Witness Speech
September 2017
Summary Judgment Victory on Behalf of Bar Owner
September 2017
Immediate Dismissal Granted in Attorney Malpractice Case
September 2017
Trial Victory: Directed Verdict, Plus Costs Obtained on Behalf of Architect in McHenry County
September 2017
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Presented on the ADA and FMLA at Conference of Senior Living Community Administrators
September 2017
Client’s Dismissal Obtained from Legal Malpractice Case
September 2017
Summary Judgment Awarded to Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Legal Malpractice Case
March 2017
Summary Judgment Victory in Title VII Lawsuit
January 2017
Divorce Attorney Exonerated in Legal Malpractice Suit Brought By His Former Lawyer Client
December 2016
Pretzel & Stouffer Beats Back Copyright Troll’s Infringement Claim
October 2016
Not Guilty Jury Verdict for Anesthesia / Pain Management Specialist
October 2016
Verdict for Orthopedic Surgeon
June 2016
Trial Victory for Otolaryngology Surgeon (ENT/HNS)
May 2016
Trial Victory for Surgeon
May 2016
Property Owner Dismissed from IHRA and ADA Based lawsuit
March 2016
Trial Victory for Attorney and Credit Union re Bankruptcy Discharge Injunction
March 2016
Exemptions From Tax Liability Obtained for Real Estate Listing Service under new Chicago “Cloud Tax”
March 2016
Not Guilty Jury Verdict in 34 minutes for Orthopaedic Surgeon re ACL surgery
March 2016
Edward Ruff - Speaker at FDCC 2016 Winter Meeting
March 2016
Spoliation Claim Against Insurer Dismissed Under Statue of Limitations
February 2016
Defamation Defense Successful for Governmental Union Representative
November 2015
Deposition Faculty for Inaugural Defense Trial Counsel Academy
November 2015
Summary Judgment for Construction Contractor
September 2015
Emergency Medicine Seminar
July 2015
Pharmacy Defeats Product Liability Claim
July 2015
Residential Complex Security Company Granted Dismissal
July 2015
Summary Judgment for Maintenance Contractor at City Facility
July 2015
Chicago Police Officer Immunity leads to Summary Judgment
July 2015
Homeowner Wins Binding Arbitration against Injured Guest
July 2015
Seventh Circuit Victory Secured for Law Firm against former Employee
June 2015
Summary Judgment Obtained for Business Owner Defendant on Personal Guarantee
June 2015
Pretzel & Stouffer Recovers $30 million for Client in Binding Arbitration
May 2015
Successful Defense of a Multi-Specialty Medical Group
December 2014
Victory for the Glen Ellyn Park District
October 2014
Firm Attorney Retained By a Major Petroleum Refiner
September 2014
Judgment on Behalf of a Hospital Client in a Case of Alleged Apparent Agency
September 2014
Brian Henry was recently a faculty member at the North Central Region Trial Academy
September 2014
David Stein’s Service to the Community honored by Chicago Bar Association
September 2014
Successful Defense of Three Physicians
September 2014
2014 Publication Award by the Wisconsin Defense Counsel
August 2014
Presentation to Eye Care Professionals
May 2014
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Boy Scouts of America
April 2014
Post-trial Ruling Upholds Not Guilty Verdict
April 2014
Verdict for Internist Despite Dispute Between Physicians
April 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District, reverses decision finding personal jurisdiction obtained by fraudulent means
February 2014
Federal Court Dismisses Civil Rights Claims Brought Against Religious Institution
February 2014
Very Significant Victory in an Accounting Malpractice Case
January 2014
Rapid Trial Victory for General Surgeon
December 2013
Dismissal of a Four Count Complaint Alleging Negligent Misrepresentation
December 2013
Dismissal of a Complaint Brought Against an Insurance Producer
December 2013
Summary Judgment in a Professional Negligence Case Won
November 2013
Double victory for client in legal malpractice case
November 2013
Motion for Summary Judgment in a Legal Malpractice Matter Won
November 2013
Novel aiding and abetting theory against attorney dismissed
November 2013
Court tosses claims against retail store alleging violation of section 1983 and malicious prosecution
November 2013
Court summarily rejects claim brought against attorney in a real estate deal
November 2013
Timothy Weaver article accepted for publication
October 2013
Don O’Meara was elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
September 2013
Miguel Ruiz to speak at the 2013 American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair conference
June 2013
Brian Henry participated in teaching seminar
May 2013
Brian Henry participates in litigation practicum
April 2013
Illinois Appellate Court, First District, Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Action
February 2013
Trial Victory For Retina Specialist
February 2013
Jury Verdict For Cardiovascular Surgeon
February 2013
Dismissal of Multi-Million Dollar Accounting Liability Claim
January 2013
Brian Henry awarded 2012 Trial Lawyer Excellence Award
October 2012
Summary Judgment Victory for McDonald’s Corporation
October 2012
Summary Judgment Victory For Divorce Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case
September 2012
Attorneys Win Dismissal In Accounting Malpractice Case
September 2012
Attorneys Secure Dismissal of Accounting Malpractice Claim
September 2012
Attorneys Secure Dismissal of Accounting Malpractice Claim
September 2012
Complete Victory Achieved For Ruff Trial Team In Defense Of Former President Of New York Stock Exchange
September 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Successfully Thwart Bid For Entry of TRO
September 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the IDC Quarterly
June 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner on Expert Seminar Panel at Chicago Bar Association
May 2012
Jury Victory for Northwestern Memorial Hospital
May 2012
Summary Judgment Victory for Real Estate Developer
April 2012
Orthopedic Surgery Defense Verdict
April 2012
Summary Judgment Granted in Defense of Brain Damage Claim
April 2012
Supreme Court Upholds Appellate Court Victory
March 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner Presents at Illinois Association of Ophthalmology Program
March 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Team Secures Victory for Insurer Client in Potential Class-Action Suit
February 2012
Pretzel & Stouffer Continues Winning Track Record in Federal Discrimination Cases in Wisconsin
December 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner Conducts Mock Jury Trial for First-Year UIC Internal Medicine Residents
November 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner Secures Winning Verdict for Plastic Surgeon in Medical Malpractice Case
November 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Secures Directed Verdict for Gastroenterologist
November 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, Celebrates 65 Years
September 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Frees Insurer from Obligation in $1.8 Million Consent Judgment
September 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorney Receives Chicago Bar Association’s Rising Star Award
September 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Obtains Victory for Exxon Mobil in Barge Explosion Case
September 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Not-Guilty Verdict for Physician in Shoulder Dystocia Case
August 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Secures Winning Verdict for Physician in Wrongful Death Case
August 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Partner Presents Lecture on Medical Standards of Care
August 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Secure Winning Verdict for Physician in Cancer Diagnosis Case
July 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Summary Judgment for Psychiatrist in Negligence Case
July 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Equity Partner Teaches Course at University of Chicago Medical Center
July 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Summary Judgment for Physician in Wrongful Death Suit
June 2011
Summary Judgment For Pretzel & Stouffer Insurer Client Upheld on Appeal
May 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Defend Former Wisconsin Police Chief in Discrimination Lawsuit
May 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Victory for Surgeon’s Estate in Leg Amputation Case
May 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Recognized in U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms 2010’ Rankings
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Major Defense Victory in Stand ’n Seal Bellwether Trial
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Wins Defense Victory for Surgeon in Fibroadenoma Case
February 2011
Matthew J. Egan Receives Trial Lawyer Excellence Award
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Associate Speaks to Chicago Bar Association Committees on Insurance Coverage Issues
February 2011
Defense Victory for Physicians in Bacterial Meningitis Death Case Upheld on Appeal
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Retained to Defend Joliet Hotel Where Toddler Was Injured in Elevator Incident
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Win Defense Verdict for Hospital and Physician in Fatal Hemorrhage Case
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Equity Partner Lectures at University of Chicago Seminar
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Associate Speaks to Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals on Litigation Trends
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Attorneys Retained to Represent Former Bank Executive in FDIC Claims
February 2011
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Client’s Dismissal from Construction Defect Case
February 2011
$4,500 Contractual Limitation of Liability Upheld on Behalf of Engineering Firm in $6 Million Building Façade Litigation
February 2011
Pretzel & Stouffer Equity Partner Publishes Article in Pain Physician
February 2011
