Blog – DeBlasio & Gower LLC

WHAT TO DO WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES

The death of a loved one is typically a time for grief and remembrance. Unfortunately, it is also a time of stress. Many people who have just lost a loved one feel anxiety on […]

Zeigler Auto Group Obtains Injunction Against Former Employees On Trade Secret Claims.

(January 15, 2020) In the recent case of case of Zeigler Auto Grp. II, Inc. v. Chavez, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6582, a federal judge in Chicago partially granted a request by Zeigler Chevrolet-Schaumburg for […]

Restaurant Owner Wins Trial On Overtime Claim By Former Manager

(September 2019) Our clients obtained a trial victory in the Circuit Court of Cook County on claims brought by a former manager seeking over $370,000 in overtime pay under the FLSA (federal Fair Labor Standards […]

Lead Exposure Injuries at Work.

ADULT OCCUPATIONAL LEAD EXPOSURE Many occupations involve lead exposure or potential lead exposure. Obviously lead mining, refining and smelting present risks of exposure. Many electricians can be exposed when their work includes lead splicing (“tinning”) […]

Trial Ordered In Estate Case Over Ownership Of Home.

(December 2018) The Circuit Court of Cook County recently agreed that our client is entitled to a trial to determine that he is the rightful owner of a home. The home was deeded to our […]

Jury Finds Insurance Company Violated Policyholders’ Right to Full Coverage In Theft of 1970 Chevy Chevelle Show Car.

(Chicago – 9/14/2018) It took less than 1.5 hours for a jury to return a unanimous verdict tonight in favor of our clients against an insurance company for refusing to pay the full insurance policy […]

$190,000 Settlement for Elderly Woman Injured In Car Accident in Villa Park.

(January 2018) The Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys at DeBlasio & Gower LLC obtained a $190,000 settlement for an elderly client injured in a car accident in Villa Park. The negligent driver suddenly pulled out of […]

Rolling The Dice: Attorneys’ Fees and Prejudgment Interest for Failure to Pay Commissions.

Companies that fail to pay their outside sales representatives commissions are rolling the dice and face stiff sanctions under the Illinois Sales Representative Act, 820 ILCS 120/1 et seq. (“ISRA“), including payment of attorneys’ fees and […]

Proven Trial Lawyers For DuPage County Personal Injury Accident Cases.

The trial attorneys at DeBlasio & Gower LLC are ready when tragedy strikes. If you or a loved one have suffered personal injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence or reckless conduct in DuPage […]

Recover Damages For Wrongful Death of Family Member.

The tragic death of a family member resulting from the negligence of another person (such as an over-tired semi-truck driver ), triggers a claim under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act. 740 ILCS 180/1. The Act […]