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Illinois Appellate Court Allows Plaintiff to Pursue Aggressive Approach to Legal Fees and Costs Under the Nursing Home Care Act in Recent Decision
Under the Nursing Home Care Act, a successful plaintiff is typically allowed to recover their attorney fees. Prior to the recent Appellate Court opinion in Grauer v. Clare Oaks, a court typically granted attorney fees under the Lodestar Method. Under this method, reasonable fees are calculated by multiplying the number of hours reasonably spent by […]
Airdo Werwas Presents at the 2019 Illinois Health Care Association’s Annual Convention & Expo
Michael Airdo and Mollie Werwas presented two sessions at the Illinois Health Care Association’s Annual Convention & Expo, held in Springfield, Illinois on September 9-12, 2019. First, Michael and Mollie discussed common pitfalls that arise in defending skilled care facilities in a presentation entitled, “Litigation Killers: When a Good Case Goes Bad.” Topics discussed included […]
Race Judicata 2019
Airdo Werwas is pleased to support Chicago Volunteer Legal Services in this year’s Race Judicata. Race Judicata is a 5k run/walk, benefitting CVLS in its commitment to bring equal access to justice to all. With more than 50 years of experience and over 2,400 volunteer attorneys, CVLS works to coordinate, support, and promote the voluntary […]
Borrowed Employee’s Injury Claim Was Barred by the Workers Compensation Act Even Though A Staffing Agency’s Insurer Paid His Compensation Benefits
The Illinois Appellate Court recently held that a client of a staffing agency was protected by the exclusive-remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act for injuries to a loaned employee even if the client did not reimburse the agency for workers’ compensation premiums or benefits. In Holten v. Syncreon North America, Inc., 2019 IL App […]
Illinois’ New Marijuana Legislation: Notable Provisions and Important Considerations
On June 25, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB 1438, otherwise known as the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“the Act”), a bill legalizing the recreational use and purchase of marijuana in Illinois. Starting January 1, 2020, adults over the age of 21 will be able to legally purchase marijuana from licensed […]
Airdo Werwas Presented at LeadingAge Illinois’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Expo Designed for Providers of Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation Centers
Michael Airdo presented on a series of topics at LeadingAge Illinois’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Expo, from April 2-4, 2019. Michael presented with Dorrie Seyfried, the Vice President of Risk Management Services for IMPG, on the topics of Crisis Response: What to Do When Media, Law Enforcement, and Regulatory Agencies are at the Door; Long […]
Investing in Justice Campaign
Airdo Werwas is pleased to support the Chicago Bar Foundation in the Investing in Justice Campaign. The Investing in Justice Campaign is the CBF’s annual initiative that rallies Chicago’s entire legal community around our common cause of ensuring that everyone has access to necessary legal help, not just people who can afford it. 100% of […]
Illinois Supreme Court Signals Heightened Standard For Discretionary Immunity
The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that reaffirmed long-standing precedent holding that claims for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on public property are subject to the “discretionary immunity” defense under Sections 2-109 and 2-201 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/2-109, 2-201. However, in reversing the lower […]
Michael A. Airdo Presented at RCRI National Conference
Airdo Werwas, once again, presented at the Resource Center for Religious Institutes’ National Conference in Orlando, Florida, on October 30 through November 1. Michael A. Airdo conducted a pre-conference workshop entitled, “Legal Overview for Religious Institutes in 2018.” He also presented seminars on cyber risk for members and employees of religious institutes, shifting risk through contracts and […]
Airdo Werwas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
In celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary, we are pleased to announce that Airdo Werwas, LLC has moved to a new office space! Our new location and business address is: 111 East Wacker Drive Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60601