Defense Verdict for OB/GYN Regarding Perforated Diverticulum and Bowel
Posted in: Medical and Professional Negligence Marni Slavick and Kipp Cornell obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a local medical group and an OB/GYN physician following an 8-day trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County, before Judge Brendan O’Brien. The female plaintiff-patient developed a perforated diverticulum and bowel perforation several days after having […]
16 Days and 2 Not Guilty Verdicts for Slavick and Cornell
Marni Slavick and Kipp Cornell obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a local hospital system and a general surgeon, following a 9-day trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Plaintiff with Crohn’s Disease sought surgical treatment from the defendant surgeon who performed a laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair which he converted to an open […]
Herbert & Curshellas Secure Defense Verdict
Scott Herbert and Lisa Curshellas secured a defense verdict on behalf of a primary care physician in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The 34 year old patient alleged that her primary care physician deviated from the standard of care when he prescribed wight loss medication, Phentermine, without advising her of the risks of the […]
Allegations of “Leaky” Cement by Pain Management Physician found not Guilty
Posted in: Medical and Professional Negligence Marni R. Slavick and Thomas A. Lang obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their clients, a pain management physician and his practice group, following a week-long trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County before Judge Maura Slattery-Boyle. Plaintiff suffered a T9 vertebral fracture as the result of […]
Not Guilty for Local Hospital Sued for Apparent Agency of Private Neurologist
CMV obtains its third straight defense verdict in 2021! On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Daniel Mills and Melissa Mitchell obtained a not guilty verdict in favor of a local hospital following a two and a half week jury trial in DuPage County. The plaintiff, represented by Clifford Law Offices, alleged that the co-defendant neurologist failed […]
Jury’s Verdict in favor of Plaintiff is Reversed on Appeal
CMV Law is proud to congratulate David Burtker, Marni Slavick and Kipp Cornell on a significant win for Illinois healthcare systems. On August 21, 2020 the First District reversed a $50.3 million jury verdict awarded in the Circuit Court of Cook County on October 9, 2018. Less than sixty days prior to trial, Plaintiff disclosed […]
Redden and Lang Win Not Guilty Verdict for ER Physician
Charlie Redden and Tom Lang recently won a not guilty verdict in a wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit in Cook County. The patient was a 30-year-old woman treated in the ER by the defendant physician and physician’s assistant. The patient complained of back and chest wall pain, a history of nausea and vomiting, and blood […]
Redden and Gustin Win Not Guilty Verdict for Podiatrist
Charles Redden and K. Courtney Gustin, won a not guilty jury verdict in a podiatric malpractice lawsuit pending in Cook County. The lawsuit was filed against a podiatrist who removed a cyst and bone spur. The plaintiff developed Charcot foot syndrome, a condition causing weakening of the bones in the foot enough to fracture and […]
Larsen and Begley Win Not Guilty Verdict for Dentist
CMV Attorneys, Robert L. Larsen and Heather A. Begley, obtained a Not Guilty verdict, in their client’s favor, in a dental malpractice matter in a jury trial pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The lawsuit was filed against a Chicago dentist and his dental group by a plaintiff who was not satisfied with […]
Strauss and Skarpiak Turn a Double Play in Federal Court
CMV trial attorneys Peter Strauss and Chad Skarpiak recently won two defense verdicts in back-to-back federal jury trials in Chicago, before Judge Kennelly. In both cases, a prisoner brought a Section 1983 claim against correctional health care providers, alleging that providers violated his civil rights because they were deliberately indifferent to his medical needs. In […]