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Largest reported personal injury settlement of a contested liability case in Illinois history CHICAGO (February 15, 2021) – Wise Law Offices LLC and Romanucci & Blandin, LLC together announce a $140 million settlement of a lawsuit involving a workplace injury in the Chicago area in 2016. The settlement was mediated by the Honorable William E. Gomolinski of ADR Systems. Judge Gomolinski, who has had a successful 11-year career on the bench and 21 years as an attorney, is highly regarded for his ability to resolve complex cases. This settlement includes $90 million to a client of Wise Law who survived, but suffered life-changing injuries and $50 million to the wife of a worker who died, represented by Romanucci & Blandin. The case was complex as the multiple Defendants were represented by several different law firms. “The Plaintiffs’ legal team and our clients appreciate the attention to detail and consideration of the many facets of this case by Judge Gomolinski during the six-month mediation,” said Attorney Robert J. Bingle of Wise Law. “This settlement, navigated through a labyrinth of complex issues by Judge Gomolinski, will assure that our young client will be able to take advantage of any new medical technology that becomes available during his lifetime,” said Attorney David Wise of Wise Law. We are extremely grateful to Judge Gomolinski for his leadership in navigating this tragic case, particularly for finding a way to resolution during the challenging legal climate created by COVID-19,” said Founding Partner Stephan D. Blandin of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC. The injured and surviving Plaintiff was represented by Wise Law Attorneys Robert J Bingle and David Wise.
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