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Sexual Misconduct by Psychiatrist May Constitute Negligence

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[December 21, 2017]

The U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently held that improper sexual activity by a psychiatrist with a patient can constitute medical negligence,

Insurer Didn’t Show Exclusion Applicability

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[December 12, 2017]

The 1st District Appellate Court, reversing the trial court, recently held that an insurer, relying on an exclusion to additional insured coverage,

Clausen Miller Announces New Office In Connecticut

Clausen Miller is proud to announce the opening of an office in Stamford, Connecticut.  This new office location will enhance the Firm’s ability to offer its full array of legal services throughout the tri-state area,

Mindy Medley published in American Bar Association’s The Brief

Mindy Medley, Clausen Miller Shareholder, was recently published in the Fall 2017 edition of The Brief, the publication of the ABA’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mindy co-authored “The Examination Under Oath: What You Need to Know,” which examines how to prepare for an EUO and discusses nationwide case law analyzing this important tool of insurers.

Aggregate Coverage Argument Falls Apart with Policy Language

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[November 14, 2017]

In a case of first impression, the 1st District Appellate Court recently held that an aggregate limit for a products-completed operations hazard in a municipality’s public liability policy,

2017 DRI Annual Meeting: Appellate Advocacy Committee CLE Panel Presentation Highlights

From left: Melinda S. Kollross, Paul V. Esposito, Hon. Rita B. Garman, Michael W. Rathsack

On October 4, 2017, the Appellate Advocacy Committee presented “Perspectives on the Appellate Practitioner’s Role at Trial and on Appeal: A View from the Plaintiff,

Employee Can’t Claim Emotional Distress Based on Workplace Harassment

The Seventh Circuit recently took on, and eventually barred, an emotional distress claim for sexual harassment in the workplace in Richards v. U.S. Steel, 88 F.3d 557 (7th Cir. 2017).  The Plaintiff could not file a claim under the Illinois Human Rights Act (the Act),

Senior Partner Amy Paulus Named Leading Civil Defense Lawyer

Congratulations to Senior Partner Amy Paulus on being named a Top Civil Defense Lawyer in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Amy received this distinction for her work in Insurance Coverage and Reinsurance. This recognition was earned by being among those lawyers most often recommended by their peers.

George Flynn and Maura Morgan Win Summary Judgment in Cook County Legal Malpractice Case

Clausen Miller Partners George Flynn and Maura Morgan won summary judgment, thereby averting a 3 week trial for their client, just minutes after a co-defendant law firm reached a seven figure settlement with a Plaintiff Condominium Association.

Insurance Coverage Based on Occurrence

By Don R. Sampen, published, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
[October 3, 2017]

The 2nd District Appellate Court recently held that the time of occurrence, not the time of accrual of a cause of action,