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FOX 32: How Illinois’ legalization of marijuana could impact drivers

CHICAGO (December 12, 2019) – Attorney Heidi L. Wickstrom was interviewed live on FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago about how the legalization of marijuana in Illinois could impact drivers and what people need to know before they get behind the wheel. Please click here to watch the full segment. 

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Car crash suit settles for $1.9M

CHICAGO (December 11, 2019) – A woman who sustained a broken leg and broken wrists in a head-on collision with another vehicle outside far west suburban Yorkville, has settled her lawsuit for $1.9 million. A settlement was reached by Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard attorneys Brian L. Salvi, Andrew J. Burkavage and…

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Seven years after father’s death, son joins dad’s namesake firm

CHICAGO (November 8, 2019) – After being sworn into the Illinois bar, Michael J. Schostok became the newest addition to a firm that bears his last name. He is the son of former Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. partner Michael P. Schostok, who died in July 2012 at age 51 from…

ABC 7: Family claims Texas woman died from Legionnaires’ disease contracted at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

CHICAGO (October 21, 2019) – A family is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital over the death of a Texas woman who they say contracted Legionnaires’ disease from another patient at the Chicago medical center. The woman’s family is accusing the hospital of negligence and wrongful death. Please click here for the full…

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Chicago Tribune: Northwestern hospital sued after 35-year-old who contracted Legionnaires’ disease dies

CHICAGO (October 18, 2019) – A Texas patient’s family filed a lawsuit against Northwestern Memorial Hospital Thursday alleging that 35-year-old Carol Anne Cosme Ruiz died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease at the facility. Please click here for the full story from the Chicago Tribune. 

NBC: Family of Woman Who Died From Legionnaires’ Sues Northwestern Memorial Hospital

CHICAGO (October 18, 2019) – The family of a 35-year-old woman who died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease at Northwestern Memorial Hospital filed a lawsuit against the Chicago hospital on Friday. Please click here for the full story from NBC 5 Chicago. 

WGN: Texas family of woman who died from Legionnaires’ disease sues Northwestern Hospital

CHICAGO (October 18, 2019) – The family of a woman is suing Northwestern Memorial Hospital after they say the hospital’s water gave her legionella and killed her. Please click here for the full story from WGN. 

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Tara Devine interviewed by ‘The Real Deal New York’ about hotel liability

NEW YORK (October 16, 2019) – A father says a New York hotel didn’t take him seriously when he told them his daughter was trying to commit suicide in one of their rooms, according to his new lawsuit. Salvi Law Partner Tara Devine was recently interviewed by The Real Deal…

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Waukegan attorney mentors student during college hunt

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (October 7, 2019) – When Elizabeth R. Olszewski was a Wisconsin high school student navigating the college application process, she did so largely alone. Aside from her sister, who was just one year older, no one in her immediately family had attended college. Deciding where to apply, what…

WLS Radio: Sterigenics announces plans to move out of Willowbrook

CHICAGO (October 1, 2019) – Sterigenics announced plans to close their Willowbrook plant Monday. Attorney Patrick Salvi II was interviewed live on WLS-Radio’s John Howell show about the company’s surprise announcement and what it means for cases moving forward. Please click here to listen to the full interview.