Consumer Awareness

Clifford Law Offices’ counsel in the litigation involving the tragic crash of a UPS cargo jet that killed 15 people and injured dozens more said that the announced retirement Tuesday, January 27, 2026, of the entire fleet of the faulty jet that crashed is yet another example or “graveyard engineering,” or “the sad truth that corporations refuse to improve faulty engineering until there is a loss of life,” as Bradley M. Cosgrove, Partner, Clifford Law…

Following a $289 million verdict for a groundskeeper who developed cancer after long-term exposure to a cancer-causing pesticide, Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices and a columnist for the Chicago Lawyer, authored a piece titled “Hiding Behind Their Sheilds” in the December-January issue, writing that corporate immunity is an argument corporations use to try to avoid responsibility for those injured by exposure to the dangerous chemical. Farmers often suffer the…

On Sunday, July 20, Craig J. Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined Karen Conti on WGN 720 to discuss liability in driverless car accidents. With the rise of autonomous vehicle technology and a high-profile lawsuit against Tesla currently unfolding in Florida, Craig shared his legal perspective on where the responsibility lies when driving technology causes a wreck and what that means for Illinois legislation. With over 20 years of experience representing victims of complex…

A new study entitled “Highway to the Danger Zone: The Enduring Risks of Electronic Vehicles” was released by the Center for Justice and Democracy, the only national consumer organization in the country exclusively dedicated to protecting the civil justice system. The study, released May 6, 2025, examines fundamental safety problems that currently plague electronic vehicles (EV), passenger cars and trucks, electric buses, e-bikes, and e-scooters. It also examines the state of consumer protection and legal…

A lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court was filed May 5, 2025, against Craig Bergmann Landscape Design, a self-proclaimed award-winning landscape and architectural design firm based in Lake Forest, alleging that its substandard work for an Evanston design company caused significant damage to a commercial terrace, delaying the property owner’s ability to showcase and utilize the space for business-related events. The lawsuit alleges that the Defendant failed to maintain the required property damage insurance necessary…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined Chicago attorney Karen Conti on her WGN 720 Radio legal news and opinion talk show on Sunday, January 12, 2025, to discuss the issue of pharmacy malpractice. As an award-winning medical malpractice attorney with experience handling complex personal injury cases stemming from a range of malpractice issues, Sarah F. King offered valuable insights into common issues surrounding pharmacy malpractice, how to avoid being affected by these…

Shannon McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined host Lisa Dent on WGN 720 AM Radio on September 25th to discuss the government filing a lawsuit against the country’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). A PBM is a third-party company that manages prescription drug benefits for clients like health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, and large employers. PBMs act as intermediaries between health insurance companies and pharmacies. The US Federal Trade Commission has…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, spoke to Jon Hansen on WGN radio (720 AM) on Saturday, June 11, 2022, covering dangerous summer activities that can lead to increased injuries and deaths. Hansen referred to Clifford as the lawyer to turn to “when bad things happen.” Aside from additional boaters on the waters who need to take extra precautions such as knowing CPR and storing sufficient life preservers for all…

It’s that time of year when parents head to the stores (or more likely in 2020, go online) to find and purchase the toys their children want this holiday season. It’s also the time of year when safety groups release their annual “most dangerous toys” lists as a reminder to parents to research an item’s potential hazards before clicking the “buy now” button. About 240,000 children are treated at hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries each year…