Law 360: IL Court Restores $3M Punitives For Man's Forklift Injury

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by Patrick A. Salvi

CHICAGO (June 29, 2018) – An Illinois appellate panel on Thursday reinstated a $15.2 million jury verdict in favor of a man severely injured by a forklift while working for an exhibitor at a trade show, saying a $3 million punitive damages award for willful conduct was supported by the evidence.

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Patrick A. Salvi
Author: Patrick A. Salvi

Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients throughout the state, including serving as lead counsel on a trial team that won an Illinois record-high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict.