John A. Culver's Legal Cases (3)

Message View Profile

Wrongful death

McGee v. Methodist Hospital of Chicago, 1-05-2581 (Appellate Court of Illinois, 1st District

Jun 01, 2005

OUTCOME: Case dismissed, upheld on appeal.

Pro se plaintiff attempted to represent herself as heir, as well as other heirs and estate of her deceased mother.

Personal injury

Braverman v. Kucharik Clothing Co., 287 Ill.App.3d 150, 678 N.E.2d 80 (1st Dist. 1997)

Mar 20, 1997

OUTCOME: Court allowed case to proceed, resulting in very nominal, advantageous settlement.

Plaintiff's counsel lost bike helmet alleged to be defective at issue in case.

Personal injury

Caballero v. Rockford Punch Press, 244 Ill.App.3d 333, 614 N.E.2d 362 (1st Dist. 1993)

Jan 01, 1993

OUTCOME: Changed law regarding statute of limitations for filing of third party actions in Illinois.

Personal Injury case involving traumatic amputation with a punch press. Defendant sought to add plaintiff's employer as a third party defendant more than 5 years after being served with summons and co ... mplaint. I represented the employer and had third party action dismissed.

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

The Avvo Rating explained