Howard LaMar Huntington

Achieved $5,000 settlement defending local public entity in construction injury matter involving 2 fusion low-back surgeries and 3 elbow surgeries with $300K in specials.

Local counsel - Complete dismissal of all claims on motion to dismiss. Affirmed by United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Dismissed for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction

Won motion for dismissal of case against jewelry manufacturer client for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Achieved nuisance value arbitration decision of $1,000

Won partial summary judgment

Secured favorable settlement on behalf of defendant in face of pending motion for summary judgment.

Case settled in face of pending motion for summary judgment.

Seventh Circuit affirmed trial court's award of costs and attorneys' fees against opposing third-party defendant as sanction for post-settlement obstructionism requiring motion to enforce settlement agreement.

Achieved favorable confidential settlement.

Court of Appeals affirmed judgment of dismissal.

Won motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in action for wrongful death arising from fatal collision in Indiana. Motion granted despite allegations that defendant acquired the vehicle involved in Illinois and owed debts in Illinois.

Achieved favorable and confidential settlement on behalf of defendant hotel in premises liability action for wrongful death of successful English attorney.

Case confidentially resolved.

Won judgment on behalf of plaintiff against customer that refused to pay for specially manufactured sheet metal.

Court granted summary judgment for defendants.

The court entered summary judgment for the defendant finding no adverse job action.

Court granted motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Court granted preliminary injunction.