In Standard Fire Insurance v. Knowles, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff in a proposed class action cannot avoid federal jurisdiction by promising to seek less than $5 million in damages.
Under Illinois law, a lawsuit related to the “construction of improvements to real property,” must be filed within 10 years of when construction of the improvement is complete. Lawrence and Rochella Schott filed a lawsuit […]
A recent case from the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals highlights the importance of notifying your insurance carrier before trying to settle any dispute. In West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. v. Arbor Homes, LLC, […]
If you win a money judgment in court, the losing party rarely cuts you a check on the spot. To the contrary, you may still have to spend a lot of time and money finding […]
Between 2001 and 2008, more than 34,000 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 1,222,000 motorcyclists were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries. Motorcycle riders know all too well that other drivers often fail […]
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 1.4 million people were living in U.S. nursing homes in 2007. That number is likely to grow over the next decade as the population continues […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.7 million people suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”) each year. TBI is considered “a serious public health problem in the United States,” according […]
(June 2012) DeBlasio Law Group finalized a settlement for an architect that was sued for negligence and breach of contract in Cook County Circuit Court. The firm filed a motion to dismiss the claims against […]
Do you need experienced business litigation attorneys to aggressively represent your interests in state or federal court in the Chicago area? DeBlasio Law Group has the proven track record to advise you or your business […]
We’ve all heard this story before – a health insurance company or HMO refuses to pay for medical treatment of a “pre-existing condition.” As of August 26, 2011, the newly reformed Illinois Health Carrier External […]
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