Jeffrey H. Lipe and Ryan A. Kelly achieved a settlement on behalf of a contractor who ran a café in a major Chicago area hospital. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit after she alleged she slipped and fell on an area of water left by a man mopping in the café. Plaintiff claimed injuries to both of her knees, both of her wrists and her back. She underwent arthroscopic surgery on one knee and her physicians opined she would need future surgery on her knee as well as her wrists. Plaintiff’s claim also included a ten month wage loss claim. Plaintiff’s initial demand was $425,000. After lengthy negotiations, the case settled for $125,000 – the amount of Plaintiff’s medical bills and wage loss claim.
About Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis, Ltd.
Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis was founded after the five name partners, with decades of experience, departed from their former firm together in order to better serve their long-standing clients. A testament to the relationships that the firm builds with each of its clients, the firm and its clients work in partnership to maximize the value afforded to each client. This dedication to client service serves as the foundation of every firm undertaking.
Their case handling philosophy is simple. They investigate and evaluate cases promptly and accurately. They work closely with their clients in order to determine the most effective and efficient way to resolve a dispute. They attempt to resolve cases on a fair and equitable basis as soon as possible, with minimal expense to their clients. If a fair and equitable resolution cannot be reached, they are ready, willing and able to take a case to verdict. Collectively, the name partners of the firm have tried more than 100 cases to verdict.
Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis, Ltd. is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.