Firm News and Events

7/17/2008Illinois Rate SheetA revised Illinois Rate Chart that includes the updated changes has been posted in our Library. This document can be used to approximate the value of injuries commonly associated with worker’s compensation claims. As of February 2006, the Illinois ...
3/13/2008Workers' Compensation Update in IllinoisLorman Seminar
On June 6, 2008, George Klauke will speak on workers' compensation updates. This one-day seminar is designed for human resource professionals, attorneys, occupational health nurses, safety managers, insurance claims representatives, ...
5/30/2007Kelley v. Illinois Workers' Compensation CommissionThe firm successfully defended a workers' compensation claim filed by a security officer who suffered a gunshot wound to his head in Emmit Kelley v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and United Security Services, Non-published, Rule 23 Order, ...
2/20/2007Melvin Hobbs is the Inside TAANA member spotlightMelvin Hobbs, a nurse-attorney and associate of the firm, was recently the subject of Inside TAANA's Member Spotlight. Melvin is currently the Vice President of the local TAANA (The American Association of Nurse Attorneys) chapter. The article ...
12/4/2006Maldonado v. BobrakovNot guilty verdict
Lawrence R. Stolberg, a Partner in the firm, and Adnan A. Arain, participating in his first jury trial, returned a not guilty verdict in the wrongful death (medical negligence) claim entitled Estate of Carmen Maldonado, deceased v. ...
5/25/2006Illinois Supreme Court VictoryOn May 18th, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Governmental Inter-Insurance Exchange v. Judge, et. al. affirming the Appellate court's upholding of the Trial court's granting of summary judgment on behalf of our firm's clients. ...
5/8/2006June 13 - Presentation on Confidentiality of Medical Records in IllinoisLinda J. Hay is a featured speaker at the seminar "Confidentiality of Medical Records in Illinois," held on June 13 in Downers Grove. Ms. Hay will discuss how confidentiality issues are addressed in litigation. This one-day seminar, sponsored by Lorman ...
5/8/2006May 31 - Dann Insurance SymposiumOn Wednesday, May 31, Marc Cairo will speak at the 2006 Workers' Compensation Symposium, sponsored by Dann Insurance. Mr. Cairo will speak on issues related to the recent changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act. Topics include Increased and new ...
4/17/2006May 16 - Illinois Chamber of Commerce SeminarMarc J. Cairo is a featured presenter at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce seminar, "Illinois Workers' Compensation Changes 2005: What Every Illinois Employer Needs to Know." This informative one-day seminar will provide Illinois employers and business ...
3/27/2006April 26 - Basic Workers' Compensation in Illinois George F. Klauke Jr., Marc J. Cairo and Mark Dinos are presenting "Basic Workers' Compensation in Illinois," in conjunction with Lorman Education Services, in Chicago. This seminar will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of a wide range of ...
3/27/2006Workers' Compensation Presentation at the 16th Annual Construction Safety ConferenceGeorge F. Klauke Jr. and Marc J. Cairo will lead a presentation on Workers' Compensation in Illinois at the 16th Annual Construction Safety Conference in Rosemont, on April 4th. The event draws over 1,500 individuals, and is the largest national ...
2/3/2006Lawrence R. Stolberg Has Become a Partner of the FirmAs a trial attorney, Mr. Stolberg concentrates his practice in the defense of litigation involving medical negligence, product liability, premises liability, and the defense of other general civil litigation matters. ...
1/26/2006Total Zero Verdicts for the Workers' Compensation TeamWe are proud to announce that George F. Klauke received a total zero verdict in the case of Austin v. Mother Theresa. Petitioner alleged two accidents. The first case was with a different company whose case was dismissed and never reinstated. We ...
1/26/2006Two New Attorneys Have Joined the FirmPlease join us in welcoming Lawrence R. Stolberg and Susan A. Wagener to the firm! Mr. Stolberg and Ms. Wagener both concentrate their practice in the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. To view their full biographies, ...
1/9/2006February 10: Presentation on Basic Workers' Compensation in IllinoisGeorge Klauke will cover a wide range of workers’ compensation issues in Illinois, including the recent amendments. This one-day seminar is designed for human resource professionals, attorneys, occupational health nurses, safety managers, insurance ...
10/27/2005Another Year of Super LawyersOur attorneys have been named Super Lawyers for the second year in a row! Congratulations to George F. Klauke, Linda J. Hay and Anne M. Oldenburg for their recognition as three of the top attorneys in Illinois. We are honored and grateful to be ...
6/6/2005Linda J. Hay Named as Editor-in-Chief of IDC QuarterlyLinda J. Hay, a long-standing member of The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, past chair of the medical malpractice committee, will now take over as Editor-in-Chief for the IDC Quarterly, the journal of The Illinois Association of Defense ...
2/17/2005Firm NewsWe are pleased to announce that Marc J. Cairo has become a partner of the firm. ...
10/13/2004Firm NewsPeter Monahan has been placed on the list of court-certified mediators for the Court-Annexed Major Case Civil Mediation Program.
7/30/2004Firm NewsThe Cedeno case was the subject of perceptive analysis by Martin O'Hara in the IDC Quarterly, Second Quarter 2004 issue. ...

 

 

 
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