Vacala v. Village of LaGrange
Murphy v. General Motors
Home Insurance v. Bauman
Case Overview: Summary judgment affirmed in matter involving waiver of…
Lococo v. XL Disposal
Zappia v. St. Paul Fire and Marine
Buenz v. Frontline
Case Overview: Analysis of immunity for signs and pavement markings.
Outcome: The court ruled in favor of the Village of LaGrange, establishing important precedents for governmental immunity in signage and pavement matters.
Case Overview: Established “loss of normal life” as an element of recoverable damages.
Outcome: This decision expanded the scope of damages available in personal injury cases, ensuring fair compensation for loss of normal life.
Case Overview: Analysis of admissibility of expert affidavit in opposition to motion for summary judgment.
Outcome: The court ruled that the expert affidavit could be admitted, a key decision for the admissibility of expert testimony in summary judgment proceedings.
Case Overview: Summary judgment affirmed in accident involving motorcycle.
Outcome: The court upheld the summary judgment, reinforcing the legal standards applicable to motorcycle accident cases.
Case Overview: Summary judgment affirmed in matter involving waiver of subrogation rights pursuant to contract.
Outcome: The court affirmed the summary judgment, clarifying the legal boundaries of subrogation rights under contract law.
Case Overview: Analysis regarding Rule 213 disclosures of expert witness opinions and their admissibility.
Outcome: The case set important precedents for expert witness disclosures, defining the scope of Rule 213 in Illinois courts.
Case Overview: Summary judgment affirmed in grant of immunity for frontline firefighter pursuant to Tort Immunity Act.
Outcome: The court upheld the summary judgment, emphasizing the protection of emergency responders under the Tort Immunity Act.
Case Overview: Municipalities not obligated to contribute towards settlement/judgment on a pro rata basis with private insurer.
Outcome: The court ruled that municipalities are not required to share settlement costs with private insurers, clarifying public agency liability.
Case Overview: Summary judgment affirmed pursuant to 5-106 of Tort Immunity Act for municipal paramedics involved in accident while responding to emergency call.
Outcome: The court reinforced municipal immunity for first responders, affirming the protection provided under the Tort Immunity Act.
Case Overview: First District held that a trial de novo clause in an underinsured motorist policy does not violate public policy.
Outcome: This decision clarified the enforceability of trial de novo clauses in underinsured motorist insurance policies, impacting insurance litigation.
Case Overview: Indemnification clause in non-construction contract can indemnify a party against all claims, expenses, and attorney’s fees.
Outcome: The court upheld the enforceability of indemnification clauses, providing clarity in contract law regarding the scope of indemnity provisions.
