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The New York Times: Patrick A. Salvi II’s Testimony Highlighted for Aiding the Passing of Punitive Damages Bill
CHICAGO (October 1, 2024) – The New York Times published an article highlighting a testimony Patrick A. Salvi II gave before legislature to advocate for the passing of a bill permitting punitive damages in wrongful death suits in which a company is responsible for someone’s death. Within a week of…
NBC 5: Records reveal problems with lap bars, safety switch on ride that injured boy
CHICAGO (September 16, 2024) – Last summer, a 10-year-old boy was thrown from a carnival ride at the Taste of Summer Festival in Antioch. The young boy was riding Moby Dick, a thrill ride that sends carnival-goers in circular motions through the air at increasing speeds. During one of the…
Jennifer Ashley authors article on Supreme Court reform for Lake County Docket
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Partner Jennifer L. Ashley authored an article discussing whether there is a bias within the United States Supreme Court and if recent controversies involving Supreme Court justices should prompt reform. Ms. Ashley delves into the ethics requirements justices are held to as well as the…
USA Today: Attorney Lance D. Northcutt interviewed regarding the Highland Park case
CHICAGO (June 26, 2024) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorney Lance D. Northcutt was quoted in a USA Today article about a hearing in the Highland Park shooting case and the suspect changing his plea. Click here to read the full story.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Family receives $15M for toddler’s brain injury
CHICAGO (June 6, 2024) – The family of a toddler who sustained permanent brain damage after having a stroke that allegedly resulted from a delayed diagnosis and treatment of an infection accepted a $15 million settlement in federal court. The family was represented by attorneys Matthew L. Williams and Heidi…
CBS2: CPD body cam video shows moments before chase, crash that killed girl
CHICAGO (June 6, 2024) – On September 2, 2020, 10-year-old Da’Karia Spicer was a backseat passenger in a vehicle driven by her father, when a Chicago Police officer initiated an unauthorized motor vehicle pursuit of a car that had allegedly committed a traffic violation. Da’Karia was tragically killed in a…
2Civility: Asian American attorneys share what has made a difference in their careers
CHICAGO (June 6, 2024) – A recent study from the American Bar Foundation and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association found that while Asian American attorneys are the largest minority group at law firms, they have the lowest partner-to-associate ratio and the highest attrition rate. 2Civility spoke with several…
CBS News: Northwestern Athletics Should Improve Misconduct Reporting, Investigators Say
EVANSTON (June 28, 2024) – Thursday, a team lead by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch released a report following a nearly yearlong investigation into reports of widespread hazing and abuse within Northwestern University’s athletic program. In the nearly 50-page report, the investigators looking into the claims found groups within…
Madison Record: Fayette County jury returns first plaintiff verdict on record; Tractor trailer driver awarded $12.2 million following collision
CHICAGO (May 10, 2024) – On April 26, a Fayette County jury delivered the county’s first verdict, granting a tractor-trailer driver $12.2 million after a 2018 collision on I-70 resulted in the plaintiff sustaining back injuries. The plaintiff was represented by attorneys Brian L. Salvi, Rob L. Kohen, and Emily…
ABC 7: City motions to keep Lightfoot deposition private in wrongful death lawsuit for 10-year-old girl
CHICAGO (May 2, 2024) – Lawyers on behalf of the City of Chicago have filed a motion requesting a Cook County judge to prevent any public release of any part of the video and transcript of the deposition of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the wrongful death case of…
