In this article, we'll help you distinguish administrative expenses from incurred expenses. Deductible reimbursement surfaces when you successfully subrogate a loss against a third party and make a recovery on the claim payments. At that time, a determination is made as to what portion of the insured’s deductible should be...
Illinois Tort Immunity
Suits against "local public entities,” including counties, townships, municipalities, municipal corporations, school districts, park districts, fire protection districts, and sanitary districts, fall under the purview of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/1- 101.
Subcontractor Liability
Responsibility. Much of society and certainly the law is based on who will take responsibility. In Illinois, unfortunately, it won’t be those that hire independent or subcontractors. This post will focus on subcontractor liability and the separation between independent and general contractors.
Illinois Animal Liability
The Illinois Animal Control Act supplements the general common law rule and eliminates the requirement that the owner of the animal in question has prior knowledge of the vicious or dangerous propensities of the animal.
Contributory Negligence and Comparative Fault
Comparative fault and contributory negligence are two seemingly simple terms that can cause severe headaches in our daily lives if we don’t understand these terms. Each concept is applicable to an event where two or more persons may be responsible for the damages. Comparative fault and contributory negligence only apply...
Keis George Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers
Keis George is proud to announce Warren S. George, managing litigation partner, Andrew C. Stebbins, associate, and Kevin F. Keeley, associate, have been recognized as 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Statutes That May Make or Break Your Product Liability Claim
There are two important statutes that may make or break a product liability claim: (i) statute of limitations; and (ii) statute of repose.
Subrogating Property Losses and Coinsured Status
Subrogating property losses, within the context of the landlord and tenant relationship, can add layers of complexity outside of the general issues that come with all property claims, such as cause and origin of the loss and actual damages incurred. Before expending costs and time, one issue worth analysis is...
Exceptions to the Economic Loss Doctrine
Economic Loss Doctrine An economic loss refers to a financial loss and damages suffered by a person or entity, which arise from a defect in the qualitative nature of the product, service, or improvement that was bargained for. Generally, an economic loss is observed on assets (i.e., “the books”) rather...
Navigating the Illinois Economic Loss Doctrine
The Illinois Economic Loss Doctrine, or the Moorman Doctrine as it is known in Illinois, can be a roadblock to recovery. Before you close your file, take a closer look, armed with exceptions that may help you navigate your way to the other side.