by craneylaw | Feb 27, 2023 | Firm News, Insurance Defense
On January 24, 2023, a St. Clair County jury returned a verdict in favor of Defendant, Bell MO LLC (d/b/a Taco Bell). The multi-day trial was held before Judge Heinz Rudolf and involved testimony from several witnesses, including Taco Bell employees and medical...
by craneylaw | Aug 3, 2020 | Insurance Coverage
Obtaining the proper insurance coverage is necessary in the business world. One of a business owner’s primary goals is to reduce the risks posed to their business. And insurance policies protect them against both unforeseen and foreseen risks. However, new and...
by craneylaw | Jul 28, 2020 | Insurance Coverage
There are several situations when Illinois property owners could be held liable for an accident, whether it occurs on commercial or private property. The risk of such an accident – and the risk of facing a liability claim – is only one of the many reasons it is...
by craneylaw | Jul 21, 2020 | Insurance Coverage
The case against Johnson & Johnson has been in the news for years now after several consumers suffered cancer diagnoses after using their talcum baby powder. So far, several courts ruled in favor of the plaintiff’s claims regarding Johnson & Johnson’s strict...
by craneylaw | Jul 14, 2020 | Insurance Defense
One of the biggest risks that all insurance companies face is an accusation of bad faith from a policyholder. Whether it is an individual or business facing property damage or a property liability lawsuit, policyholders might claim that insurance companies denied...
by craneylaw | Jul 8, 2020 | Insurance Coverage
Asbestos claims pose a serious risk for business owners. That risk often lies in the widespread use of asbestos in the past in addition to the long latency period of mesothelioma, the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. In recent years, the risk of litigation has...
by craneylaw | Jul 1, 2020 | Insurance Coverage
It’s been almost a year since you were involved in a frightening car accident, but you finally feel comfortable getting behind the wheel again. Then, you receive a notice that you are being sued for that car accident – and the other driver claims the accident was a...
by craneylaw | Mar 10, 2020 | Firm News
James Craney was an author on the quarterly monograph, in the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel journal (“IDC”). The full article “Up in Smoke: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Illinois Employers” can be read here.
by craneylaw | Mar 3, 2020 | Firm News
The firm recently completed an arbitration in St. Clair County, Illinois. The case involved an auto accident with clear liability, but contested damages. Following arguments and the presentation of evidence, the arbitration panel agreed with the defense position and...
by craneylaw | Mar 3, 2020 | Firm News
The firm recently filed a motion to vacate a default judgment that was entered against our client prior to our notice of the lawsuit. We timely filed a motion to vacate that judgment. After oral arguments, the Judge granted the motion and set aside the default...
