Jury Verdict Victory in City of Chicago Section 1983 Civil Rights Case

On January 20, 2011, firm associate Martha-Victoria Díaz and partner Hugh C. O’Donnell won a Not Liable jury verdict on behalf of the City of Chicago and a police officer in a Section 1983 civil rights case in federal court. The trial took place before the Northern District of Illinois Chief Judge William Holderman. The … Continue reading Jury Verdict Victory in City of Chicago Section 1983 Civil Rights Case

Firm Tries ADA and IHRA Case

Managing Partner Manny Sanchez, fellow partner Hugh C. O’Donnell and firm associate April A. Vesely recently tried a case in Rockford, Illinois involving allegations of discrimination against McDonald’s Corporation. A woman born with a congenital defect which resulted in very short arms with incomplete hands claimed discrimination and refusal of service after a delay at … Continue reading Firm Tries ADA and IHRA Case