It is one of the hallmarks of our judicial system that everyone is entitled to the same level of fairness in their access to the courts as everyone else. But sometimes, people are afraid to pursue their rights because they are afraid that things they have done in their past--particularly crimes--may be used against them. For the first time, however, Illinois has joined the majority of states in enacting procedures to Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: Blizzard Car Crashes
Reports are coming in of car crashes in the area during one of the worst blizzards in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs' recorded history. Numerous motorists were also stranded on Lake Shore Drive. Streets are closed and others are near unable to be traveled upon. Still, the duties of a motorist remain. In fact,no matter the weather, Illinois motorists are still required to follow the "rules of the road" and Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation: State of Illinois sued
On January 20, 2011, we brought a suit against the State of Ilinois, Illinois Department of Correctionsand Illinois' Department of Central Management Services (among others) alleging a four-car accident. It is alleged that one of the two drivers named struck Defendant Washington’s vehicle pushing it into Plaintiff’s vehicle and pushing Plaintiff’s vehicle into Defendant Brown’s vehicle and fled the scene; however, Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury and Business Litigation
Tomorrow is a day we should keep in perspective, take a deep breath and remember. It was Abraham Lincoln who, in 1863, proclaimed (and no matter what side of the political fence you are on, the words are from the heart) "The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget Read More
Exposing the Greatest Corporate Malfeasance?
I am often questioned how the Toyota cases will "end up" in the Court system. No way to tell yet. At least for the class action cases. A recent article by The Wall Street Journal here, said a decision is expected in weeks as to the class action "venue" or where the cases could be consolidated and heard by attorneys vying for the "rights" to lead the charge. Ben Barnow of Chicago, an attorney I co-counseled with on Read More
Toyota Hid Damaging Information per Ex-Toyota Attorney…
In a breaking news story here on CNN, former in-house Toyota defense attorney, Dimitrios Biller, declares that he has some 6,000 internal Toyota documents that are "very damaging." According to the CNN article, Biller claims such documents were routinely withheld from Plaintiff's lawyers in product liability and negligence cases. Disturbingly, Biller says: 'There is a regular pattern and practice of not producing Read More
2nd Lawsuit Filed Against Toyota…This Time A Death Involved…
Today, I filed the second lawsuit in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County Case No. 2010-L-002399) on behalf of Willette Green against Toyota alleging strict liability and negligence. This one involved the death of a pedestrian and injuries to Plaintiff after her 2006 Lexus ES 330 was unable to stop. The lawsuit alleges: On August 26, 2008, the Plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident at or near the intersection of Read More
The Attorney That Answers His Own Phone…24/7/365
A colleague of mine, friend and great attorney in Wisconsin, Jonathan Groth, noted the signs of an attorney who listens and cares on his blog here when he said: I just finished a jury trial in Milwaukee County. During the trial preparation my client and I were talking about how long we’ve known each other. I was the attorney that answered the phone when he called in the very first time soon after the collision. He Read More
First Suit Against Toyota in Chicago and Illinois…
According to Robert Langendorf, one of the attorneys for Mr. Izenstark, and an attorney I am working with on Toyota cases, we believe we have filed the first suit against Toyota in Chicago and perhaps Illinois for the gas pedal problem. Mr. Langendorf was quoted in the front page of the Business Section of the Chicago Tribune on February 6, 2010 here. In addition, unique to this case is that we also sued Hertz for Read More
Suit Filed Against Toyota For Gas Pedal Sticking…
Today, we filed a lawsuit in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County Case No. 2010-L-001675) against Toyota and Hertz alleging strict liability and negligence. Hertz actually rented the 2010 Toyota Corolla long after Toyota noted potential problems with gas pedals in various models. The lawsuit alleges: TOYOTA, by and through its agents, employees or representatives, was then and there guilty of one or more of the following Read More
