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On October 30, 2024, Brian H. Sanchez won a decision in the Third District Appellate Court, which affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a negligence and premises liability case. Plaintiff filed suit against the property owners and a utility company for injuries he allegedly sustained when he slipped on a piece of … Continue reading Brian H. Sanchez Wins Third District Appellate Court Decision

On January 18, 2023, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s appointment of Brian H. Sanchez as Chairman of the City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals (“ZBA”) was unanimously approved by City Council. Brian had been serving as a member of the ZBA since October 2020 before this promotion. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews land use … Continue reading Brian H. Sanchez Appointed as Chairman of the City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals

On November 9, 2022, Brian H. Sanchez won a decision in the Fifth District Appellate Court, which affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action for legal malpractice. Plaintiffs had filed suit against their former lawyers alleging claims for constructive fraud and negligence arising out of Defendants’ representation of Plaintiffs in toxic tort litigation against … Continue reading Brian H. Sanchez Wins Fifth District Appellate Court Decision

We are proud to announce that Manny Sanchez, Founder and Managing Partner of Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman has been named among the 50 most powerful Hispanic businesses in Illinois by Negocios Now, a national award-winning publication in Chicago. The announcement and complete list can be found at Negocios Now’s website.

John Huntley and Kelly Cronin obtained an appellate victory for two of their clients, a landowner and a management company, whose hotel was the subject of a slip-and-fall lawsuit filed in Cook County, Illinois. The Cook County trial court granted our clients’ Motion for Summary Judgment and dismissed the case in its entirety. Plaintiff subsequently … Continue reading APPELLATE VICTORY FOR HOTEL ENTITIES IN PREMISES LIABILITY CASE

Attorney Cathleen A. Bloedorn has re-joined SD&H to lead our new Divorce and Family Law practice. Cathy is passionate about this new practice area and is committed to providing our clients important legal advice and services in an ongoing, and cost-manageable way. Legal services include the following areas: Divorce Post-Divorce Modification Custody and Visitation

On December 14, 2021, a Cook County jury rendered a verdict in favor of our client following a 6-week trial. The estate of deceased plaintiff was represented by Tom Hart of South Carolina and Bob Clifford’s office of Chicago in the extended asbestos trial in Cook County, IL. In closing argument plaintiff’s counsel recommended an … Continue reading Favorable Result for Client in Lengthy Asbestos Trial

On September 23, 2021, a Will County jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, following a two-day jury trial before Judge Susan O’Leary. The plaintiff introduced $74K in medical specials (arthroscopic shoulder surgery) and made a demand for the $100K policy limit, which was withdrawn before trial. The insurance company made no offer … Continue reading Partner Brad Alexander Secures a Verdict in Favor of Defendant in Will County

Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Brian H. Sanchez to the City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews land use issues that pertain to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, including proposed variations from the zoning code, special uses that require review to determine compatibility with adjacent properties, and appeals of decisions made … Continue reading Brian H. Sanchez Appointed to City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals

On February 28, 2020, a Cook County jury returned a verdict in favor of our client, a major vehicle manufacturer, after a two-week trial in a case involving alleged exposure to asbestos. Plaintiff, a 47-year-old, was a professional mechanic from 1992-2000. The plaintiffs’ attorneys asked the jury for a verdict in excess of $45 million. … Continue reading SDH Client Found Not Liable in Major Asbestos Trial