Steve Steinback and Christopher Reeder Secure Not Guilty Verdict for Healthcare Client
In a recent trial held in DuPage County, Steve Steinback and Christopher Reeder secured a not guilty verdict for a hospital system.
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Alexandra Morelli Shares Insights on the Relationship Between Protected Health Information and Insurers in the Wake of Haage v. Zavala
Associate Alexandra Morelli discusses the Illinois Supreme Court’s rejection of the validity of Cook County’s standard protective order in her case law analysis of Haage v. Zavala.
Read MoreStephanie Urbanek Secures Dismissal of Claims of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress for Healthcare Client
Partner Stephanie Urbanek recently secured a dismissal of claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress filed against their healthcare client.
Read MoreStephanie Urbanek and Jason Gluskin Secure Dismissal of a Medical Malpractice Case
Partner Stephanie Urbanek and associate Jason Gluskin secured dismissal, with prejudice, of a medical malpractice case filed pro se against the defendant-hospital.
Read MoreAndrea Kott and Joseph Comer Secure Summary Judgment in Construction and Engineering Negligence Case
In a recent lawsuit alleging engineering and construction negligence related to a fatality on a roadway, BCKS partners Andrea Kott and Joseph Comer secured summary judgment on behalf of a multi-national engineering firm.
Read MoreBCS Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Medical Malpractice Law
The 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America has listed five firm attorneys as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch as nominated by their peers.
Read MoreAssociate Josh Sultan Examines the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ Time-Barred Dismissal of Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Discovery Rule
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Woodson v. U.S. upheld summary judgment in favor of a federally-qualified health center based upon the Federal Tort Claims Act’s two-year statute of limitations after plaintiffs waited more than three years to file an instant action.
Read MoreJoseph Comer and Leighanne Root to Discuss the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Information Blocking Rule at CHRMS 2021 Annual Meeting
BCKS attorneys Joseph Comer and Leighanne Root will analyze the ONC’s new information blocking rules implemented under the 21st Century Cures Act and the legal impact on medical professionals and their practice.
Read MoreSeven BCKS Attorneys Named to Leading and Emerging Lawyers Lists
Barker, Castro & Steinback is proud to announce seven attorneys have been recognized on the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyers lists published by the Leading Lawyers Network.
Read MoreJoseph Comer and Laura Wibberley Secure Summary Judgment Win for Agency Allegations in Medical Malpractice Case
Joseph Comer and Laura Wibberley achieved a summary judgment win on behalf of a healthcare system client in a recent case involving allegations of agency of the physicians involved in a patient’s spinal surgery.
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