ANESI OZMON partners secured a $10.03 million settlement in a construction negligence case on behalf of a 32-year old ironworker from Local 393 in Aurora, Illinois. Three defendants agreed to pay $9.55 million on August 23, 2019, after five days of trial before the...
Electricity is one of the most powerful forces in nature, and it can be both valuable and dangerous. While electricity can be used to power our homes and businesses, it can also pose a severe risk of injury or death. Every year, approximately 1,000 people die from...
Chicago, IL – August 7, 2017 – Hunter Wolfe, 17, of Streator, IL, tragically died Monday, July 17, 2017, while participating in a work/study program at Luckey Transfer, LLC, 918 Porter St., Streator IL. The Livingston County, IL, Coroner Danny Watson completed an...
Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. secured a record settlement of $2.1 million for the wrongful death of Nita Anthony. The financial recovery will be awarded to the victim’s four surviving children. On February 17, 2003, Anthony, 24, died from comprehension...
Partners Jeffrey M. Alter and Douglas A. Colby along with Associate Hayley G. Slefo of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. wrote an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of Illinois on behalf of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). The brief makes an...
First responders have one of the most demanding jobs, as many of them (like police officers and firefighters) put their lives on the line every day they show up to work. Unfortunately, this work comes with a certain amount of risk, and first responders are susceptible...
The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Lisa Ciharan of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Illinois, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for...
Working with cranes can be a dangerous job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that an average of 42 deaths happened per year between 2011 to 2017 relating to crane accidents. Common Causes of Crane Accidents Cranes are a vital piece of equipment on any...
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places to work. Every year, countless workers are injured or killed as a result of workplace negligence. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keep track of...