Three BCKS Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Barker, Castro & Steinback is proud to announce three attorneys have been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists in 2021.
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Krista Frick Secures Victory for Physician in Petition for Rehearing in Medical Malpractice Case
In a medical malpractice action brought against a physician client over 7 years ago, partner Krista Frick recently secured a win before the Illinois Appellate Court Third District in a petition for rehearing wherein the Third District reversed its own prior ruling in relation to summary judgment on the element of duty.
Read MoreKrista Frick Secures Appellate Win for Healthcare Client in Medical Negligence Case
In a recent medical negligence appeal, partner Krista Frick achieved a win for a dermatologist client by disproving the plaintiff’s claims that the trial court erred by giving a “sole proximate cause” instruction and that the jury’s verdict was against the manifest weight of the evidence.
Read MoreAssociate Leighanne Root Analyzes a Recent Appellate Decision Regarding Rule 213(f)(3) Disclosures and Defendant Testimony
The First District Appellate Court recently ruled that defendant physicians can be confronted at trial with at trial with the substance of their Rule 213(f)(3) disclosures just as retained experts are.
Read MoreAnne Kuban Successfully Negotiates Necessary Work Accommodations for an Employee in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
BCKS founding partner Anne Kuban recently represented a client who was considered high-risk to COVID-19 exposure and sought reasonable work accommodations during the pandemic.
Read MoreKrista Frick Wins Favorable Decision for Healthcare Providers in Medical Malpractice Appeal
In a recent medical malpractice appeal, partner Krista Frick secured a victory for a healthcare provider, successfully refuting claims that the trial judge coerced a juror into changing her verdict, and allegations that the trial court’s procedure was erroneous and an abuse of discretion.
Read MoreSteve Steinback Shares Insights on Death Certificate Requirements and Potential Consequences for Failing to Complete Death Certificates
Steve Steinback recently discussed the topic of death certificates, and the potential consequences for not signing a certificate, in a recent webinar for a healthcare organization.
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 2020 Leading and Emerging Lawyers lists published by the Leading Lawyers Network.
Read MoreAndrea Kott and Christopher Reeder Discuss the Protective Service Team as Providers in Pretrial and Trial Settings
Andrea Kott and Christopher Reeder shared insights into child abuse and neglect investigations as well as best practices for how medical professionals should comply with subpoenas and interview requests in their presentation titled “The Protective Service Team as Providers in the Pretrial and Trial Settings.
Read MoreAndrea Kott and Patrick Viktora Secure Summary Judgment Win for Healthcare Providers in a Case Involving Allegations of Agency
Andrea Kott and Patrick Viktora recently achieved a summary judgment win on behalf of a healthcare client in a case involving allegations of agency of the physicians involved in orthopedic surgery on a patient.
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