Motions for summary judgment
A motion for summary judgment is a procedural device that allows a speedy disposition of a case without the need for trial. The following is a summary of recent cases where The Miller Law Group successfully brought a motion for summary judgment resulting in the dismissal of the case:
Cook County, Illinois case involving a minor who suffered burns from hot tea at a Chinese Restaurant.
Cook County, Illinois case involving allegations that a patron tripped and fell on a defective and/or negligently maintained floor mat at the United Center.
Cook County, Illinois case involving a slip and fall on water at a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
DuPage County, Illinois case involving a slip and fall on a recently mopped floor at a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
McHenry County, Illinois case involving a slip and fall on ice outside of a KFC Restaurant.
Kane County, Illinois case involving a slip and fall on a foreign substance at a KFC Restaurant.
Champaign County, Illinois case involving a patron who alleged he sustained burns from an unreasonably hot beverage at a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
St. Joseph County, Indiana case involving a slip and fall on ice and/or snow outside of a Taco Bell Restaurant.
Allen County, Indiana case involving allegations that plaintiff was injured during a shooting incident at a Taco Bell Restaurant.
Winnebago County, Illinois case involving an alleged slip and fall incident on ice and/or snow outside of a Taco Bell Restaurant.
Grundy County, Illinois case involving a declaratory judgment action based on an insurance coverage dispute arising out of an automobile accident involving a Pizza Hut Delivery Driver.
Champaign County, Illinois case involving an alleged violation of The Illinois Dram Shop Act arising out an altercation that occurred at a local tavern.
Peoria County, Illinois case involving an alleged violation of The Illinois Dram Shop Act arising out of a fatal automobile accident.
Lake County, Illinois case involving allegations that a patron was injured when debris penetrated his foot causing injury outside of a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
Boone County, Illinois case involving an alleged violation of The Illinois Dram Shop Act arising out of third party assault.
Macon County, Illinois case involving an alleged slip and fall incident on a foreign substance at a local hospital.
Trials
The Miller Law Group has extensive trial experience in both Indiana and Illinois. The following is a brief sample of cases where the Miller Law Group received a verdict in favor of its client:
Cook County, Illinois - Plaintiff filed suit alleging she slipped and fell on a foreign substance during a job fair at a University. The Miller Law Group represented the company responsible for providing housekeeping and environmental services at the location.
St. Joseph, Indiana - Plaintiff alleged she sustained injuries following a trip and fall at a Teavana location.
Cook County, Illinois - Plaintiff alleged she sustained significant injuries when she tripped and fell on an allegedly defective floor mat at a local restaurant.
St. Joseph, Indiana - Plaintiff alleged he sustained injuries after he slipped and fell on a foreign substance at a Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant.
Cook County, Illinois - Plaintiff alleged he sustained serious injuries when he tripped and fell at a Dunkin Donuts location.
Jackson County, Illinois - Plaintiff filed suit alleging negligence and a violation of the Illinois Dram Shop Act following an altercation at a local bar and restaurant.
Cook County, Illinois - Property damage subrogation action where the Miller Law Group represented an insurance company and was able to recoup the sums the insurer paid out as a result of the negligence of a third party.
Cook County, Illinois - Plaintiff alleged he sustained injuries after being assaulted by a bouncer at a nightclub. The Miller Law Group represented the nightclub.
Cook County, Illinois - The Miller Law Group represented a subcontractor in a breach of contract case against a general contractor arising out of a construction project.
Dane County, Wisconsin - Plaintiff alleged he was exposed to blood in his food at a Taco Bell Restaurant. Plaintiff asked the jury for $750,000 in damages; Jury returned a verdict for $1,500.
St. Clair County, Illinois - Plaintiff filed suit alleging a violation of the Illinois Dram Shop Act arising of injuries he sustained at a local tavern.
DuPage County, Illinois - Plaintiff alleged he slipped and fell on a foreign substance at a Burger King Restaurant.
Appeals
The attorneys at the Miller Law Group are also experienced appellate attorneys. Below are several examples of cases successfully handled by the Miller Law Group in the Appellate Courts:
Roh v. Starbucks Corporation; United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 881 F.3d 969; Appellate Court affirmed the entry of summary judgment in favor of Starbucks finding that any duty owed to the injured minor child was abrogated by his parents presence with him in the coffee shop.
Attorney Andrew Miller participated in the oral argument before the Appellate Court.
Whittinghill v. Starbucks Corporation; Appellate Court of Illinois, Second District; Summary Judgment in favor of Starbucks affirmed on appeal in negligence action. Plaintiff alleged he sustained injuries when a foreign object penetrated his foot while walking outside the Starbucks location.
Taylor v. 525 Bar and Grill, Inc.; Appellate Court of Illinois, First District; Summary Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed on appeal in negligence action. Plaintiff alleged he sustained injuries when he slipped and fell on an allegedly defective ramp located in the exterior of the premises.