Tim Millman and Nick DiVita Win Jury Trial in Chicago
Tim Millman and Nick DiVita Win Jury Trial in Chicago
Berkowitz Oliver partners Tim Millman and Nick DiVita won a jury verdict for client Ford Motor Company in federal court in Chicago on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. The plaintiff in the case claimed he was discharged in retaliation for seeking workers’ comp benefits and sought millions in alleged damages. Ford is a Fortune 100 company and long-time client of Berkowitz Oliver.
Read More >Tim West Wins Summary Judgment in Defamation, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Case
As recently noted in the Kansas City Business Journal , Tim West obtained summary judgment for his client in the federal court for the District of Kansas. In this case, the plaintiff alleged defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress arising out of a Golf.com article concerning Hillcrest Country Club. Judge Crabtree’s opinion detailing Kansas law on these issues can be found here .
Read More >Berkowitz Oliver Sponsors Shields SAFEHOME Youth Soccer Clinic
Berkowitz Oliver was proud to be a sponsor of the 2017 Shields SAFEHOME Youth Soccer Clinic on February 20, 2017. The successful event provided 77 youth with the opportunity to interact with NFL Hall of Fame member Will Shields, receive coaching from FC Kansas City and Comets players, and learn about healthy relationships from SAFEHOME’s Education staff. SAFEHOME’s Education and Prevention Program provides school and community-based outreach to teach young people about teen dating violence, sexual assault, and healthy relationships.
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