Trials

The partners of Radogno, Cameli & Hoag, P.C. each have over 20 years of handling all aspects of defense litigation. The partners have collectively tried over 80 jury trials to verdict.

Some of these verdicts include:

Peoria Associates, LP v. N.E. Finch Company
Nature of Case: Commercial Litigation/Asbestos Contamination
Defendant Demolition Company demolished a building in Peoria, Illinois, resulting in asbestos contamination of commercial property. Plaintiff demanded $377,000 to settle and defendant offered $297,500. Plaintiff requested that jury render an award of $1,800,000. Jury verdict award: Not guilty.

Bernacet v. Great American Lines
Nature of Case: Catastrophic Injury/Trucking Accident
Plaintiff collided with defendant’s truck on interstate 80/94 in Lake County, Indiana. Plaintiff demanded $875,000 to settle and defendant offered $250,000. Jury verdict: Not guilty

Quinonez v. Ravenswood Hospital, et al
Nature of Case: Medical Malpractice/Professional Negligence
Alleged wrongful death of 2 year old for failure to diagnose fulminant group A streptococcus bacterial infection. Verdict: Not guilty

Urban v. Berlin
Nature of Case: Dental Malpractice/Professional Negligence
Plaintiff alleged full mouth dental restorations failed to comply with standard of care resulting in multiple subsequent restorative procedures and development of TMJ. Verdict: Not guilty

Watters v. Trans-System, Inc.
Nature of Case: Wrongful Death/Trucking Accident
Plaintiff’s decedent collided with tarp that allegedly fell from defendant’s flatbed truck. Plaintiff demanded $10 million to settle; offer $3.2 million. Defendant admitted liability, tried case to verdict, award $2.7 million.

Tessarolo v. Turner
Nature of Case: Leg Amputation
Plaintiff’s leg amputated during unloading of trailer at construction site. Plaintiff sued contractors and trucker who, in turn, filed third-party action against Radogno, Cameli & Hoag client. Original defendants settled with plaintiff and pursued third-party action after rejecting settlement offer of $150,000. Parties agreed to arbitrate. Result: no award against Radogno, Cameli & Hoag client.