Jason Edward Devore's Legal Cases (3)

Appeals

The Osler Institute, Inc. v. Richard Miller, 2015 IL App (1st) 133899

Jan 09, 2015

OUTCOME: Appellate Court Affirmed Trial Court's Dismissal of All Claims Against Our Client

Jason E. DeVore and Troy S. Radunsky of DeVore Radunsky LLC represented a medical doctor who was named as a defendant in a suit filed by a medical instruction course company. As set forth in the First ... District's Opinion, the Appellate Court victory followed Jason and Troy successfully arguing a Section 2-619(a)(9) motion to dismiss plaintiff's lawsuit on the basis of laches. The plaintiff discovered alleged violations of a consent decree two years prior to filing suit against our client and others. During the course of the appeal, DeVore Radunsky persuaded the Appellate Court that the plaintiff waited an unreasonable length of time to file suit in Cook County, Illinois. The unreasonable delay caused our client to suffer prejudice. The Appellate Court Opinion affirmed the dismissal of a multi-jurisdictional case that spanned nearly a decade.

Insurance

Illinois Emcasco Insurance Company v. Waukegan Steel Sales, Inc.

Sep 13, 2013

OUTCOME: Insurer had duty to defend additional insured contractor

Insurer filed declaratory judgment action for declaration that it had no duty to defend company in underlying personal injury suit filed by employee of subcontractor. Employee fell at construction site ... , alleging that insured company failed to properly maintain proper fall protection. Court properly found insurer had a duty to defend, as third-party complaints raise potential for vicarious liability of insured. Court may examine evidence beyond underlying complaint, such as third-party complaints, as long as court does not determine an issue critical to underlying action.

Litigation

The Osler Institute, Inc. v. Richard Miller, No. 1-12-3053 (August

Aug 08, 2013

OUTCOME: First District Appellate Court affirmed trial court's decision in favor of our client.

First District Appellate Court affirmed circuit court's dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint seeking relief under several theories, based upon a purported violation of a consent decree, which resolved a ... 2005 Chancery Court action.

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