GWC’s Jason M. Kroot and Geoffrey E. Jacobs have obtained a $1.3 million settlement for the family of an infant who died as a result of a bowel obstruction. The firm’s medical malpractice lawsuit alleged the child’s doctors and hospital deviated from the “standard of care.” Bowel Obstruction Not Identified In 2011, a mother took her>> Read More

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has shut down the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook. The shutdown follows recent testing in the area that shows the “highest levels” to date of ethylene oxide, a known cancer-causing chemical. Sterigenics uses ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment, drugs, and food. Governor Orders Shut Down Over Findings On February>> Read More

Two Illinois senators and four Illinois congressmen have sent a letter to Andrew Wheeler, the Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The letter demanded he “take several steps to protect the community of Willowbrook, Illinois, which is facing a public health threat posed by a Sterigentics sterilization facility.” The Sterigenics plant uses ethylene>> Read More

A new report claims Sterigenics used secret sites to hide potential cancer-causing emissions. The Willowbrook company also may have dumped dangerous chemicals into the sewer system. Sterigenics Knew of Cancer Risk Sterigenics is a product sterilization company based in Willowbrook, IL. The company reportedly releases high levels of ethylene oxide gas. Ethylene oxide is the chief>> Read More

A snow plow reportedly owned by the Village of Libertyville struck and killed a man clearing snow from his driveway. While the cause of the fatal snow plow accident remains uncertain, the tragic incident highlights the challenges of pursuing a personal injury claim for injuries involving a municipal vehicle. Man Killed in Snow Plow Accident>> Read More

Fourteen cars were involved in an early morning multi-vehicle accident on Lake Shore Drive. This incident highlights the challenges involved in pursuing a personal injury claim in a collision with three or more vehicles. Multi-Vehicle Accident Delays Rush Hour Traffic On January 24, 2019, at 6.04 a.m., a total of fourteen vehicles collided with each>> Read More

GWC proudly congratulates its own Timothy J. Keiser and Jacqueline C. Hickey for being named 2019 Rising Stars. The award, which is handed out annually by Super Lawyers, places Tim and Jacqueline among the top 2.5 percent of all attorneys under 40 years old as determined by their peers. Both began their careers at GWC>> Read More