Law 360 – November 2023
An Illinois federal judge has given Boeing a week to offer settlements in the remaining 46 lawsuits stemming from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, who serves as Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation remains skeptical that Boeing will rise to the occasion. Read the full article here.
The Patch – November 2023
The CTA’s Yellow Line remains closed following a commuter train crash on November 16, 2023. “Many questions need to be answered so commuter passengers know that it won’t happen again.” said Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who is handling four lawsuits stemming from the incident. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Herald – November 2023
Questions arise surrounding the CTA’s negligence following the NTSB’s findings in the Yellow Line crash on November 16, 2023. “The NTSB is saying this is a design flaw and that is more alarming to me than if it were simply human error,” said Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who is handling four lawsuits in the incident. Read the full article here.
WGN 9 – November 2023
Attorneys with Clifford Law Offices have now filed a total of four cases against the CTA in the November 16 Yellow Line crash that injured 38. The most recent lawsuit was filed on behalf of Zubair Hussain, who was hospitalized for three days with head injuries. Read the full article here.
Chicago Sun-Times – November 2023
Two more lawsuits have been filed over the Nov. 16 Yellow Line crash that injured 38 people. Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, said his clients “want to hold the CTA accountable and make sure it never happens again because they’re still going to ride the CTA. A lot of these folks rely on it.” Read the full article here.
CBS Chicago – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has filed two additional lawsuits against the CTA on behalf of passengers who were hospitalized due to the Thursday, November 16 Yellow Line crash. NTSB investigators believe the crash was the result of a “design flaw.” Read the full article here.
Fox 32 Chicago – November 2023
Attorneys from Clifford Law Offices are now representing a total of four cases stemming from the crash of a CTA commuter train on the Yellow Line on Thursday, November 16, 2023, including a passenger who sustained a head injury and was hospitalized for three days. Read the full article here.
WTTW – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has filed two additional lawsuits against the CTA, now totaling four, in the crash of a commuter train on the Yellow Line Thursday, Nov. 16. “This type of crash was completely preventable,” said Joseph T. Murphy, partner at the firm. “This is a catastrophic failure on the part of the CTA.” Read the full article here.
Block Club Chicago – November 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that a “design issue” caused a CTA commuter train to crash into snow plow equipment on November 16, 2023, citing a failed braking system. Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who is representing two victims of the crash states, “We would like to hold CTA accountable.” Read the full article here.
Fox 32 Chicago – November 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary cause of the November 16, 2023, CTA commuter train crash that injured 38, stating the Yellow Line train struck a snow removal device while traveling at about 26.9 miles per hour. Read the full article here.
CBS News Chicago – November 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating the November 16, 2023, CTA commuter train crash that injured 38. Clifford Law Offices has filed lawsuits on behalf of two passengers injured when the Yellow Line train collided with snow plow equipment on the track. Read the full article here.
CBS News Chicago – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices is now representing two injured passengers of a Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA) commuter train that crashed into snow plow equipment on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Attorneys said they hope filing these suits will force the CTA to be transparent about what caused this incident. Read the full article here.
Fox 32 Chicago – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has filed a second lawsuit against CTA, alleging the commuter train that crashed into a snow plow on Thursday, November 16, 2023, injuring 38, was operated negligently. The plaintiff is 67-year-old Matt Jones of Skokie, who was taken to the hospital with head injuries. Read the full article here.
CBS News Chicago – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices is representing a second CTA passenger, Matt Jones, 67, who sustained head injuries in the Yellow Line train crash on November 16, 2023. Jones was taken by ambulance to the hospital following the incident. Watch the report here.
Chicago Sun-Times – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has filed two lawsuits against CTA on behalf of passengers who were injured in the November 16 Yellow Line commuter train crash that injured 38. Read the full article here.
NBC Chicago – November 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the Yellow Line train crash that occurred on Thursday, November 16, 2023, considered the largest CTA train crash in decades, and injured as many as 38 passengers. Read the full article here.
NBC Chicago – November 2023
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation after a CTA Yellow Line train crashed into a piece of snow plow equipment on the track Thursday morning, injuring 38 people, including children. Clifford Law Offices is representing a passenger who was hospitalized due to the crash. Read the full article here.
WGN9 – November 2023
Dozens of people were injured in the CTA Yellow Line crash on November 16, 2023. “It’s not something anyone would ever want to go through,” Judge Henry R. Simmons, managing partner at Clifford Law Offices, told WGN’s Jenna Barnes in a sit-down interview. Read the full article here.
NBC Chicago – November 2023
The first lawsuit has been filed in connection with the CTA train crash on November 16, 2023, that left dozens injured. Judge Henry R. Simmons and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, were interviewed. Watch the full video here.
WGN Radio 720 – November 2023
A CTA train crash in Chicago injured 38 people and sent 23 of them to the hospital, authorities said. Clifford Law Offices filed a negligence suit in Cook County Circuit Court against the CTA rail agency on behalf of a 52-year-old man who was taken to the hospital after the collision. Watch the video here.
Chicago Sun-Times – November 2023
The first lawsuit associated with a November 16, 2023, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train crash was filed by Clifford Law Offices. Cleon Hawkins, a 52-year-old Chicago man who was hospitalized after the crash, sued the CTA in Cook County Circuit Court. Read the full article here.
WBBM Newsradio – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices filed a negligence suit in Cook County Circuit Court against the CTA rail agency on behalf of Chicagoan Cleon Hawkins, 52. “This type of crash was completely preventable,” said Joseph T. Murphy, a partner at Clifford Law Offices. “This is an example of a catastrophic failure on the part of the CTA to make commuter transportation safe for its passengers who depend on it.” Read the full article here.
Daily Herald – November 2023
A CTA train crash in Chicago injured 38 people and sent 23 of them to the hospital, authorities said. “This type of crash was completely preventable,” said Clifford Law Offices partner Joseph T. Murphy. Clifford Law Offices is representing Cleon Hawkins, 52, of Chicago, who was taken to the hospital after the collision. Read the full article here.
WGN9 – TV – November 2023
Attorneys Joseph Murphy and Henry Simmons have filed a lawsuit on behalf of one of the victims in the CTA train crash that injured 23 people earlier today. Watch the full video here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has hired two new attorneys. Courtney A. Berlin and Devin J. Piper will join the firm as associates. Read the full article here.
Chicago Lawyer – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices earned the number two spot in the 2023 JVR Settlements Report published in the Oct/Nov 2023 edition of the Chicago Lawyer. Read the full publication here.
Cision PR Web – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, nationally in four practice areas and regionally in 10 practice areas. Read the full press release here.
WBBM Newsradio – November 2023
Clifford Law Offices filed a negligence suit in Cook County Circuit Court against the CTA rail agency on behalf of Chicagoan Cleon Hawkins, 52. “This type of crash was completely preventable,” Joseph T. Murphy, a partner at Clifford Law Offices, said in a news release. “This is an example of a catastrophic failure on the part of the CTA to make commuter transportation safe for its passengers who depend on it.” Read the full article here.
Outer Temple – November 2023
John V. Kalantzis, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, joined a panel of aviation legal experts to discuss the topic of navigating turbulent topics in aviation claims at the 2023 Outer Temple London Travel Law Seminar in October. Currently, John is part of the team representing the families of the victims of the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in their lawsuits for wrongful death against Boeing. Watch the panel discussion here.
Law 360 – November 2023
Boeing has settled an additional 6 lawsuits stemming from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, who serves as Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against the airline manufacturer stated Thursday, “We are pleased to have resolved these cases, and look forward to setting new trial dates so that families with pending claims have an opportunity to hold Boeing accountable for the ET302 crash.” Read the full article here.
News Break – October 2023
The actions of an off-duty pilot may impact jump seat privileges for off-duty pilots and a federal re-evaluation of the “sterile cockpit” rule according to Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices and aviation law expert. Read the full article here.
Yahoo! – October 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices and aviation law expert, shares his perspective on the legal implications, including potential jail time, for an off-duty pilot who attempted to shut off fuel to the plane’s engines during a flight. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – October 2023
A Cook County jury returned a $10.2 million verdict for a man who had his leg amputated while undergoing treatment for injuries from a car accident. Keith Hebeisen, Sarah F. King, and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, represented the man. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – September 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the at RAND Institute for Civil Justice symposium on October 3-4 in Arlington, Virginia. His topic is titled “Balancing the Needs of Requesting and Producing Parties: Getting E-Discovery Right” and will cover the December 2015 changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s discovery-related provisions. Read the full article here.
Expert Institute – September 2023
Transportation solutions company West Side Transport Inc. to settle at $19.3 million for wrongful death claims brought by the families of two men who were killed when a company semi-truck rear-ended their vehicle causing it to spin into oncoming highway traffic and collide with another truck. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, along with partner James C. Pullos represented the families of the deceased driver and passenger. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – September 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was the 2023 recipient of the Chicago Inn of Court Judge Joel Flaum Award which was presented to him at the Chicago Inn of Court annual meeting on September 18, 2023. View the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – September 2023
An associate with the firm for seven years, Charles R. Haskins, Jr. has been promoted to partner at Clifford Law Offices. Haskins focuses his practice on complex medical malpractice. Read the full article here.
Crain’s Chicago Business – September 2023
Charles R. Haskins, Jr. is named partner at Clifford Law Offices, a nationally acclaimed personal injury firm. Read the full article here.
The Patch – September 2023
Craig J. Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of a father and son who were killed by a reckless driver who was also charged with two counts of reckless homicide. Read the full story here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – August 2023
Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Update & Review seminar on October 9, 2023, at the Westin Chicago River North. His presentation is titled “Cross Examination of the ‘IME’ Physician.” Learn more here.
RAND Corporation – August 2023
Clifford Law Offices is a sponsor of the 2023 RAND Institute for Civil Justice Symposium on October 3-4, 2023. The event will bring together leaders in the legal, judicial, academic, and policy communities to discuss the topic of “Balancing the Needs of Requesting and Producing Parties: Getting E-Discovery Right.” Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be participating in the program’s panels. Learn more here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – August 2023
Robert A. Clifford and James C. Pullos, partners at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $19.3 million settlement on behalf of a driver and passenger who were killed when they were pushed off the road into oncoming traffic by a semi-truck. Read the full story here.
WBBM Newsradio – August 2023
A $19.3 million settlement was reached between West Side Transport Inc. and the families of two men who were killed when a West Side Transport Inc. semi-truck rear-ended them while they were driving on Interstate 80. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices and one of the attorneys for the families, said, “This crash was caused by the semi-truck driver’s failure to pay attention to the surrounding traffic before changing lanes. The deaths of these two young men were entirely preventable.” Read the full story here.
Law 360 – August 2023
West Side Transport Inc. will pay more than $19.3 million to the families of Sofiane Bessai and Brayan Jimenez Velasquez in a settlement stemming from the August 2022 collision in which one of the company’s employees fatally rear-ended the men while they were traveling on Interstate 80 in Grundy County. James C. Pullos, partner at Clifford Law Offices and one of the attorneys for the families, said, “We certainly feel that justice was served, and we’re proud that the financial compensation that we recovered for these families will be used to take care of Sofiane’s and Brayan’s families.” Read the full story here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – August 2023
Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was highlighted in CDLB People for receiving the 2023 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Distinguished Service Award. Read the full story here.
KTVH NBC – August 2023
Victims of the September 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana and their families have some answers following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board investigative report that pointed to poor track conditions as a cause of the derailment. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead attorney for multiple victims, stated in an interview that both Amtrak and BNSL, the owner of the track, “The defendants, have already admitted liability for the derailment. Read the full story here.
KTVQ Montana News – August 2023
Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead attorney for a number of victims of the 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana that killed three, stated in an interview, “The defendants, Amtrak and BNSF, they’ve already admitted liability for the derailment because of the facts that were revealed in the NTSB report that just came out. There’s an area where you’re literally able to see a horizontal misalignment of the tracks.” Read the full story here.
The Washington Post – July 2023
National Transportation Safety Board investigators report that poor track conditions caused a 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana that killed three and injured dozens. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead attorney for passengers who were on the train when it derailed, said he was unsurprised by the report’s findings because damaged tracks are well-known safety concerns. Read the full story here.
ABC Fox Montana – July 2023
An updated report by the National Transportation Safety Board states poor track conditions were a cause of the fatal Amtrak train derailment near Joplin in 2021. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and an attorney for passengers who were on the train when it derailed, spoke to reporters stating that the facts “demonstrate their negligent failure to inspect and maintain the railroad tracks.” Listen to the full story here.
ABC News – July 2023
Federal investigators said in a final report that the derailment of an Amtrak train in Montana that killed three people in 2021 was caused by poor track conditions at the accident site. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and an attorney for passengers who were on the train when it derailed, was quoted, saying he was unsurprised by the report’s findings because damaged tracks are well-known safety concerns. Read the full article here.
Corporate Crime Reporter – July 2023
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, attorneys for the U.S. Justice Department and Boeing argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that the family members of the 346 victims of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are not entitled to relief under the Crime Victims Rights Act. Families of the victims are pushing for a reevaluation of the settlement agreement and the elimination of Boeing’s immunity provision. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices is serving as Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – July 2023
Jack J. Casciato, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored a column explaining the benefits of a new statute requiring that all discovery be completed within 24 or 36 months, depending on the category of the case. Jack writes that the implementation of the new state statute will help courts across Illinois avoid discovery delays when collecting medical records, ultimately benefitting plaintiffs, defendants, and judges. Read the full article here.
Law 360 – July 2023
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Fifth Circuit will hear arguments on whether Boeing’s deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice should be reevaluated as over a dozen families of victims of the 737 Max crashes fight to have the company face potential criminal charges. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices is serving as Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing. Read the full article here.
Silent Sports Magazine – July 2023
An advocate for health and bike safety, Clifford Law Offices is a diamond sponsor of the 27th annual CowaLUNGa™ Charity Bike Tour organized by the Respiratory Health Association. Employees from the firm will be riding as part of Team CLO Troopers during the three-day event on July 29-31 event. Read the full article here.
Sports Destination Management – July 2023
Clifford Law Offices will be a diamond sponsor of the Respiratory Health Association’s 27th annual CowaLUNGa™ Charity Bike Tour taking place July 29-31. Employees from Clifford Law Offices will be seen riding as part of Team CLO Troopers. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – July 2023
A Cook County jury awarded $6 million to the family of a woman who died as a result of an opioid addiction. Read the full article here.
WBBM News Radio– July 2023
The family of a woman who died of opioid abuse has won a $6 million dollar verdict against her doctor. Patrick F. Bradley and Nicholas T. Motherway, attorneys at Clifford Law Offices, represented the family. Listen to the segment here.
The National Law Journal – July 2023
Emily A. Herbick, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected as a recipient of The National Law Journal’s 2023 Elite Trial Lawyers in the category of Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar, honoring her demonstrated litigation prowess, service to the community, and impact on the firm as an up-and-comer in the plaintiffs bar. Read the full article here.
CBS Chicago – July 2023
Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was interviewed on CBS Chicago with reporter Sara Machi about the tragic drowning of a five-year-old girl at Tinley Park-Park District Pool. Watch the full interview here.
NBC Chicago – July 2023
Bradley Cosgrove was interviewed on NBC Chicago about ways to avoid pool drownings after the tragic death of five-year-old at Tinley Park pool. Cosgrove obtained the largest verdict involving a drowning in the history of Illinois ($21.5 million on behalf of a six-year-old boy at a south suburban Chicago public pool) and the largest settlement ($13.75 million) in the state for a drowning victim just last year. Listen to the full interview here.
WGN Radio – June 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was interviewed by Jon Hansen about the waiver that was signed by the passengers of the Titan submarine, discussing possible misrepresentations, NASA and Boeing’s involvement, and additional regulations. Listen to the full interview here.
The National Law Journal – June 2023
Readers of the National Law Journal have voted Clifford Law Offices as the First Place recipient in the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category as part of the 2023 “Best of Midwest” reader’s survey. Read the full article here.
Law 360 – June 2023
Boeing has settled six cases with the families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices and Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing proposed an adjustment to the remaining families’ mediation process in an effort to bring “a fair measure of success” in settling the cases whose trials were imminent. Read the full article here.
ABC 7 News – June 2023
An additional six families who lost loved ones in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia settled damage claims with Boeing days before trial was set to begin in Chicago. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices and Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing, said in an interview with ABC 7 News that it doesn’t make sense that Boeing isn’t being held criminally responsible under the law. Read the full article here.
Bloomberg Law – June 2023
Trial and settlement discussions involving Boeing and the families of the victims killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia continue as Boeing agreed to a stipulation of liability stating it is liable for compensatory damages. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices and Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing, is working with defense attorneys to draft a “mediation proposal” to resolve the remaining cases by grouping defendants into several trials with the first trial potentially beginning in November, Clifford said. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – June 2023
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Boeing Inc. reached settlements with the families of six people who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash in Ethiopia. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and lead counsel in the cases said his clients have mixed emotions: “On one hand, they’re satisfied they don’t have to go through the trauma of a trial. But, regrettably, this whole process is a trigger that just brings back the trauma over and over again.” Read the full article here.
Law360 – June 2023
Boeing has agreed to settle five wrongful death lawsuits stemming from the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max8 crash days before a damages trial starts in Chicago federal court. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and lead counsel in the cases stated, “Justice is not punishment, justice is getting complete compensation for the wrong that’s been done. It’s not enough to [just] say, ‘I’m sorry,’ unless you put action behind that… Boeing’s admission of responsibility is half-hearted because they fight so hard on compensation in the settlement discussions that have gone on.” Read the full article here.
PRWire – June 2023
Join Erin Clifford, Partner and Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, and Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach at Erin Clifford Wellness, for a free one-hour CLE webinar on June 15, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. CST. The program will cover “Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy,” and offers attendees 1-hour ethics credit. Read the full article and register for the program here.
PRWeb – June 2023
Erin Clifford, Partner at Clifford Law Offices and Director of Marketing and Business Development and Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach at Erin Clifford Wellness will be speaking on “Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy” in a one-hour free CLE webinar on June 15, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. CST. Read the full article and register for the program here.
Law360 – June 2023
An Illinois appellate panel ruled that a state law that adds a 6% prejudgment interest to personal injury and wrongful death verdicts is constitutional, affirming a $6.5 million jury award to a woman who said her healthcare providers failed to diagnose her breast cancer. Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is a part of the legal team representing the plaintiff. Read the full article here.
The National Herald – June 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, successfully defended philosopher Socrates in a mock trial event sponsored by the Hellenic Museum on May 22, 2023. The audience jury of over 500 cast an overwhelmingly “not-guilty” verdict, unlike the outcome of Socrates’ trial in 399 BC Athens. Read the full article here.
Markets Insider – June 2023
Judge Jorge Alonso ruled that the family members of those killed in the Boeing 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines crash in 2019 may seek compensation for the pain and suffering victims experienced in the moments before the crash. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, shared with Insider in a statement that there are about 75 suits still open, six of which are set to go to trial in June, and Alonso’s ruling is a positive step for the families. Read the full article here.
Reuters – May 2023
U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso ruled that relatives of those killed in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX Ethiopian Airlines crash may seek compensation for the pain and suffering of victims before the plane hit the ground. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – May 2023
A federal judge has ruled that families of the victims of the 2019 Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia can seek damages for the pain and terror suffered in the minutes before the plane flew nose-down into the ground. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, said in a statement that this ruling will help families receive compensation for pain suffered by relatives “who needlessly died at the hands of a company that put profits over safety.” Read the full article here.
Law360 – May 2023
An Illinois federal judge ruled that families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash can potentially recover damages for pain and suffering that passengers experienced before impact. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, said in a statement that the victims “endured extreme G-forces, braced for impact, knew the airplane was malfunctioning, and ultimately plummeted nose-down to the ground at nearly 600 miles per hour, leaving a crater 30 feet deep.” Read the full article here.
Washington Post – May 2023
A federal judge ruled that the family members of passengers killed on a Boeing 737 Max plane in Ethiopia can seek damages for the “pre-impact emotional distress” their loved ones faced in 2019. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, said in a statement that the victims “endured extreme G-forces, braced for impact, knew the airplane was malfunctioning, and ultimately plummeted nose-down to the ground at nearly 600 miles per hour, leaving a crater 30 feet deep.” Read the full article here.
CNN – May 2023
A federal judge rejected Boeing’s request to block pain and suffering damages for crash victims who died upon impact from the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia. Read the full article here.
U.S. News & World Report – May 2023
A federal judge is ruling that families of passengers who died in the second crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia can seek damages for the pain and terror suffered by their relatives before the plane crashed. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – May 2023
Judge rules that the pain and terror felt by passengers before Boeing Max crashed can be considered for suit. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, is the Lead Counsel in the consolidated litigation against Boeing in the crash of a 737 MAX in Ethiopia in 2019. Read the full article here.
Digital Journal – May 2023
A district judge in the Northern District of Illinois ruled that surviving family members from Boeing 737 MAX crash can seek damages for their emotional pain, due to the particular distress their loved ones experienced in their final moments. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was quoted in the article. “Boeing’s victims undeniably suffered horrific emotional distress, pain and suffering, and physical impact and injury while they endured extreme G-forces, braced for impact, knew the airplane was malfunctioning, and ultimately plummeted nose-down to the ground,” he said in a statement. “We look forward to upcoming trials to present this evidence to a jury and ensure Boeing is held fully accountable,” Clifford added. Read the full story here.
ABC 7 News – May 2023
A federal judge is ruling that families of passengers who died in the Boeing 737 Max 8 can seek damages for the pain and terror suffered by their relatives before the plane crashed in Ethiopia. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, said this week’s ruling will help families receive compensation for pain suffered by relatives “who needlessly died at the hands of a company that put profits over safety.” Bob and his firm represent the families of more than 70 victims of the Ethiopia crash. Read the full story here.
Wall Street Journal – May 2023
A district judge in the Northern District of Illinois ruled that surviving family members from Boeing 737 MAX crash can seek damages for their emotional pain, due to the particular distress their loved ones experienced in their final moments. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was quoted in the article. Read the full article here.
Yahoo Finance – May 2023
A federal judge has ruled that families of passengers who died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 can seek damages for the pain and terror suffered by victims before the plane flew nose-down into the ground. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – May 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, successfully defended Socrates in a mock re-trial sponsored by the Hellenic Museum on May 22, 2023. Read the full article here.
American Bar Association – May 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, co-authored an article titled, “Visual Presentation Helps Juries See the Law,” exploring the benefits and effects of visual aids within the courtroom. Read their full article here.
Third Coast Review – May 2023
On Monday, May 22, 2023, the National Hellenic Museum hosted a mock re-trial of Socrates. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, teamed up with Dan Webb, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, to successfully defended the philosopher on charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. Read the full article here.
Greek Reporter – May 2023
On Monday, May 22, 2023, Socrates was found not guilty in a mock re-trial conducted by the National Hellenic Museum. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, teamed up with Dan Webb, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, to defend Socrates before hundreds of jurors. Read the full article here.
The National Herald – May 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be joining the defense team in the mock re-trial of Socrates presented by the Hellenic Museum on May 22, 2023. Read the full article here.
Rebellious Magazine – May 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be participating in the mock re-trial of Socrates. Read the full article here.
WLS 890AM – May 2023
Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined the John Howell show Monday, May 15, 2023, to discuss her upcoming participation in the Trial of Socrates, an event sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum on May 22, 2023. Listen to the full broadcast here.
Law.com – May 2023
Emily Herbick, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, has been announced as a finalist for The National Law Journal’s 2023 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards – Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar. The awards recognize attorneys’ outstanding plaintiffs work in a high-stakes bench or jury trial or in a major settlement. Read the full article here.
WGN Radio – May 2023
Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices and head of its trucking practice area, spoke on May 3rd, 2023, on WGN Radio (720 AM) regarding the 72-car pile-up on Interstate 55 that left seven people dead and dozens injured. Durkin shared his insight about major roadway incidents and discussed federal laws and trucking regulations. Listen to the full interview here.
Chicago Crusader – May 2023
Six people are reported dead and at least 30 more were injured during a “dust storm” incident on Interstate 55 outside of Springfield, Illinois on Monday, May 1. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, comments on the role tractor-trailers can play in these types of incidents by not following FMVCA regulations. Read the full article here.
Chicago Lawyer Magazine – April 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled, “Be Prepared, Be Ready,” exploring a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision that held fitness facilities are required to take life-saving action when a patron is in apparent danger. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – April 2023
Jack J. Casciato, partner at Clifford Law Offices, discusses the unethical and misleading tactic by defendants and insurance companies to hide coverage and how that can affect a case in his article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, “Hiding Any Insurance Coverage Should be Grounds for Sanctions.” Read the full article here.
Law 360 – April 2023
Lawyers for families of victims of two Boeing 737 Max8 crashes have filed a reply brief urging the Fifth Circuit Court to grant their mandamus petition seeking to force the DOJ to revisit the deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – April 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, along with partner Sarah F. King, will participate in the National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Socrates on May 22nd at The Harris Theater. The trial event takes on a famous court case from ancient Greece: The People vs. Socrates. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – March 2023
Jack J. Casciato, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin titled “Has Pandemic Become Excuse for Corporate Safety Lapses?” which examines the recurring theme that corporations have used COVID as justification to forego required and necessary safety measures and play to the sympathy of the court. Read the full article here.
Lawdragon – March 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, is interviewed by Lawdragon as part of the publication’s Hall of Fame Lawyer Limelight series. Mr. Clifford discusses his initial draw to tort law, those who inspired his journey, and the dedication and commitment that has led to his success in the industry. Read the full article here.
WREX 13 – February 2023
Clifford Law Offices attorneys filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday, Feb. 23 on behalf of the parents of a second grader who was killed after he was hit by his school bus. “In addition to having no driver’s license to operate a school bus, the driver failed to follow state law in ensuring that he not move his vehicle until his young passenger crossed in front of the bus at least 10 feet away,” partner Bradley M. Cosgrove said in a press conference. Read the full article here.
KPVI – February 2023
Clifford Law Offices attorneys filed a lawsuit on Thursday, Feb. 23 on behalf of the family of a boy who was hit and killed by his school bus driver. The lawsuit accuses the bus driver of driving without a valid commercial driver’s license, a violation of state law and his employer’s policies. Read the full article here.
Law 360 – February 2023
Two more families have reached settlements over the deaths of loved ones in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash for undisclosed amounts. Clifford Law Offices represents the family of Micah Messent, a 23-year-old from British Columbia, who was killed in the crash. Read the full article here.
News Break – February 2023
Bradley M. Cosgrove and Joseph T. Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, represent the family of 7-year-old Connor who was killed when he was hit by a school bus in January. The lawyers have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163, the bus company Kickert Bus Lines, and the bus driver that hit and killed the second grader. Read the full article here.
WGN – TV – February 2023
The family of a 7-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a school bus in Park Forest filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bus company, the bus driver, and the school district. “This was a reckless act that was preventable,” said Bradley M. Cosgrove, a partner at Clifford Law Office. Read the full article here.
WBBM News Radio – February 2023
The family of a 7-year-old boy who was killed after being hit by a school bus in January 2023 is suing the school district, the bus company, and the driver. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – February 2023
Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit against a school bus company, School District 163, and a bus driver in death of a seven-year-old student. Read the full article here.
Patch – February 2023
A 7-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a school bus. The family is suing the school district, the bus company, and the school bus driver. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – February 2023
Yvette Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a record $5 million settlement on behalf of a 59-year-old man who was left permanently debilitated as a result of being struck by a pickup truck while riding his motorcycle. Read the full article here.
American Bar Association – February 2023
Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the American Bar Association detailing the importance of boundaries for lawyers across all areas of life – including sleep and social boundaries – to improve organization, focus, and communication. She also explores ways that law firms can create a culture of healthy boundaries. Read the full article here.
Chicago Sun-Times – February 2023
Despite pending lawsuits stemming from the aerospace giant’s criminal conspiracy to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing continued to support Illinois political campaigns, donating $50,000 to legislators and politicians. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and his firm represent the families of more than 70 victims of the Ethiopia crash. Read the full article here.
PR Newswire – January 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has been ranked the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “Top 10: 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers List.” Read the full article here.
BBC – January 2023
Boeing must appear for arraignment Thursday, January 26, in a previously settled criminal charge stemming from two 737 MAX crashes, allowing accident victims’ relatives to speak in court. “These families want the maximum penalty imposed against Boeing,” says Robert A. Clifford, senior partner of Clifford Law Offices who is representing the victims’ family members in a civil suit. Read the full article here.
Cycling Weekly – January 2023
The parents of a three-year-old girl who was killed while bike riding in a Chicago bike lane filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit on January 18 against the city of Chicago, Mondelez International, and Commonwealth Edison Company. “The flagrant and repeated disregard for the safety of bicyclists and lack of respect for designated bike lanes by operators of trucks and vehicles create deadly hazards that simply can’t be tolerated,” says Robert A. Clifford, senior partner of Clifford Law Offices who has filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Shambrook-Snow family. Read the full article here.
News Break – January 2023
US District Judge Reed O’Connor rejected Boeing’s argument that its presence at an arraignment wasn’t required, ruling that Boeing must appear for arraignment at a January 26 hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, which is representing 737 MAX victims, said the ruling opens the door to more actions, including potential prosecution of corporate officials. Read the full article here.
Wall Street Journal – January 2023
A federal judge has ruled that Boeing must appear for arraignment in a previously settled criminal charge stemming from two 737 MAX crashes, allowing accident victims’ relatives to speak in court. Bob Clifford, lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019, said to The Wall Street Journal, “These families in that criminal process were denied their right to tell the court the impact that this had on them, and now they’re going to have a chance to do that.” Read the full article here.
Barron’s – January 2023
A US federal judge has ordered Boeing to appear in court on Thursday, January 26, 2023, to face family members of those killed in crashes of the 737 MAX who are challenging the aviation giant’s prior government settlement. Clifford Law Offices is representing families of 737 MAX victims in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019. Read the full article here.
CNN – January 2023
A Texas federal judge has ordered Boeing to appear in federal court on January 26, 2023, for an arraignment on a fraud charge involving the certification of the 737 MAX jet. Clifford Law Offices, which is representing the victims’ family members in a civil suit, said in a statement that it is “rare in US aviation law history that a corporation is arraigned on criminal charges regarding the deaths of plane crash victims.” Read the full article here.
Aeromorning – January 2023
A Texas federal judge has ruled that Boeing must report next Thursday, Jan. 23, 2023, to be arraigned on federal criminal charges in the deaths of the 346 who were killed in two Boeing MAX 737 airplane crashes in 2018 and 2019. Clifford Law Offices is representing families of 737 MAX victims in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019. Read the full article here.
AIN Online – January 2023
A Texas federal judge has ruled that Boeing must appear in court on January 26 for arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the twin crashes of 737 Max jets that claimed the lives of 346 people. Clifford Law Offices, which is representing families of 737 MAX victims in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019, called the arraignment a rare occurrence in the history of U.S. aviation law. Read the full article here.
NBC King 5 – January 2023
Boeing will be arraigned in court on January 26 on federal criminal charges in the deaths of 346 people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Clifford Law Offices is representing families of 737 MAX victims in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019. Watch the full story here.
ABC 7 News – January 2023
A federal judge has ordered Boeing to be arraigned on a felony charge stemming from crashes of two 737 Max jets. Clifford Law Offices is representing families of the 737 MAX victims in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019. Read the full story here.
ABC News – January 2023
A Chicago family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after their 3-year-old daughter was killed in a bike accident in the city’s Uptown neighborhood. Richard F. Burke, partner at Clifford Law Offices is quoted. Read the full article here.
Fox32 Chicago – January 2023
A Chicago family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against ComEd and the City of Chicago after their 3-year-old daughter was killed in a bike accident in the city’s Uptown neighborhood in June 2022. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices is quoted. Read the full article here.
WGN TV – January 2023
A Chicago family has hired Clifford Law Offices to investigate the death of their three-year-old daughter, Lily Shambrook, who was killed in a bike accident involving a semi-truck. The family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Chicago and COMED. Clifford Law Offices partners Richard Burke Jr. and Bradley M. Cosgrove are quoted. Read the full article here.
News Break – January 2023
Clifford Law Offices has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Chicago family seeking justice for the death of their 3-year-old daughter who was killed in a preventable bike accident. Richard Burke Jr. and Bradley M. Cosgrove, partners at Clifford Law Offices are quoted. Read the full article here.
Chicago Sun-Times – January 2023
The parents of Lily Shambrook, the 3-year-old who was killed by a truck driver as they biked in Uptown last year, hope that a lawsuit they filed with the help of Clifford Law Offices will improve safety for all bicyclists in Chicago. Read the full article here.
Block Club Chicago – January 2023
Clifford Law Offices, who is representing the parents of Lily Grace Shambrook, a three-year-old who was killed in a tragic bike accident, filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court Tuesday, January 17, 2023, against the City of Chicago, Commonwealth Edison, Penske, and the truck driver. Read the full article here.
WBBM Newsradio – January 2023
The parents of a 3-year-old girl who was killed in an Uptown bicycle crash filed a lawsuit against ComEd, the City of Chicago, Mondelez, and Penske on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Clifford Law Offices partners Richard Burke Jr. and Bradley M. Cosgrove, who are representing the family, are quoted. Read the full article here.
Bulletin Reporter – January 2023
A Chicago family has filed a lawsuit over the death of their three-year-old daughter, Lily Shambrook, who was killed in a collision with a semi-truck in Uptown in June 2022. Richard Burke Jr. and Bradley M. Cosgrove, partners at Clifford Law Offices are quoted. Read the full article here.
CBS News Chicago – January 2023
A family is filing a lawsuit against ComEd and the City of Chicago after their 3-year-old daughter was killed in a bike accident in the city’s Uptown neighborhood in June 2022. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – January 2023
Clifford Law Offices plans to file a lawsuit against multiple companies and drivers on behalf of the family of 3-year-old Lily Grace Shambrook, who was riding on the back of her mother’s bike in Uptown when she was killed in a semi-truck crash. Read the full article here.
News Break – January 2023
As Chicago bike initiatives intensify their focus on Chicago’s bike policies and infrastructure, Clifford Law Offices announced its intent to file a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a little girl who was killed while riding on the back of her mother’s bike in Uptown. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – January 2023
Clifford Law Offices is filing a lawsuit Tuesday, January 17, 2023, on behalf of the family of 3-year-old Lily Grace Shambrook, who was killed while riding on the back of her mother’s bike in Uptown Chicago. Read the full article here.
Lawdragon – January 2023
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins a group of exceptional attorneys with his induction into the 2023 class of the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. Read the full article here.
