Jones Act, Maritime and Other Workplace Injuries
D.B. v. J.L. Adler Roofing Inc. et al.:
$5.7 million settlement for a 27-year-old roofer in a workplace injury case who was paralyzed when he fell from a roof as a result of the general contractor's failure to provide appropriate safety devices.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article
J.T. v. Material Service Corporation:
$4.5 million Illinois record Jones Act settlement for a deckhand whose leg was crushed between two barges resulting in an above the knee amputation.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article
D.R. v. Midwest Welding:
$840,000 verdict for a man who sustained a workplace back injury resulting in multiple spinal surgeries.
S.N., Individually and as Mother and next friend of A.N., a minor v. James A. Huskey
$600,000 settlement for an 8-year-old girl who was struck by a boat, partially severing her foot and leaving her permanently disfigured with ongoing emotional and physical pain. The boat driver negligently failed to keep a lookout and maintain a safe speed.
