Robert Franco has co-authored the 2012 edition of the Illinois Construction Law Manual as part of West's Illinois Practice Series. This updated edition captures the major changes to Illinois construction laws from the courts, the legislature and regulatory bodies.
Robert Franco and Andrew Patton have authored "Damages in a Wrongful Death Case: A Defendant's Perspective", which was published in Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases (IICLE 2012). The chapter outlines aspects of the Wrongful Death Act, including (a) parties entitled to institute a wrongful death action; (b) parties [...]
Mr. Franco and Mr. Buenik were included in "Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers" 2012 Edition which was distributed by the Chicago Tribune and Wall Street Journal. To read more, click here.
Robert Franco and Christopher Buenik prevailed at appeal in a personal injury action arising out plaintiff's fall into a floor opening that was part of a manlift platform system at her employer's plant. The First District Appellate Court affirmed summary judgment for defendants, two companies retained by plaintiff's employer [...]
Susan King has authored "Illinois Whistleblower Act Protects Disclosures Made to Goverment Employer", which was published in in the Spring 2012 Employment Law Committee newsletter of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel is an association of attorneys in Illinois who devote a substantial [...]
Robert Franco, John Moroney and Christopher Buenik were again AV Peer Review Rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. A Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating attests to a lawyer's ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the bar and the judiciary. This is Mr. Franco's [...]
Andrew Patton has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised of insurance companies, corporations, corporate counsel, litigation and risk managers, claims professionals and attorneys. Selected attorneys and law firms are extended membership by invitation only based on nominations from [...]
John Moroney was a guest speaker at the Underground Contractors Association 2012 Annual Conference in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He gave a presentation on investigating and defending personal injury lawsuits. The Underground Contractors Association (UCA) is a not-for-profit trade association of contractors and suppliers in sewer, water, utility and [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, Robert Franco was named a Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer [...]
In a significant defense victory, the First District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the judgment in favor of Birmingham Steel in the Amtrak/Bourbonnais crash involving 82 bodily injury claims and 11 fatalities. The case was tried to a mistrial, and later won on appeal by Bob Franco. The Appellate [...]
