Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: 3M in punitive damages restored after forklift-injury verdict cut

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by Patrick A. Salvi

CHICAGO (June 29, 2018) – The 1st District Appellate Court on Thursday reinstated $3 million in punitive damages revoked by a judge after a forklift-injury trial. The appeals court’s decision restores the full $15.2 million jury verdict awarded to plaintiff Thomas Neuhengen.

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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.