Estate of Jimmie D. Towns v. Michael Reese, et al

Outcome: Big Win in Brain-Death Medical Malpractice

Description: Represented Plaintiff. Cook County No. 91 L 15763 Judge Richard J. Elrod. Wrongful death medical malpractice (brain death) action with seventeen (17) medical experts. Mary Carter with two defendants pretrial, $700,000.00. Two week jury trial resulted in hung jury as to remaining defendants. Prior to second trial, remaining defendants settled for additional $600,000.00. Total recovery was $1,300,000.00. Opposing Counsel: Larry Helms, Swanson Martin & Bell; Charles Hornewer, Hinshaw & Culbertson