Rachel Strieber to Co-Host Women's Bar Judges' Night
December 1, 2024
Rachel Strieber was honored to plan and co-host the "Women's Bar Cook County Judges' Night" on December 5, 2024. Over 40 judges were in attendance. Rachel is currently a member of the Illinois Women's Bar Association's Civil Litigation Committee where she works to increase opportunities for continuing legal education for fellow attorneys. Rachel
also serves on the planning committee for the Women's Bar "Top Women Leaders" and "Judicial Reception" events.
Attorneys Michael P. Scanlon and Timothy J. Ganshirt secured a $1,000,000.00 Verdict for their client, Jane Doe. Jane Doe was sexually assaulted by her acupuncturist when she went to his office for treatment. Prior to trial, the Defendant did not make a settlement offer. At trial, the Defendant's attorneys argued that Plaintiff consented and recommended that the jury award a maximum of $7,000 to $8,000 to the Plaintiff, if the jury were to award anything. Instead, the jury returned a verdict for $1,000,000.00. Michael and Tim are filing a motion to add interest, fees, and costs to the verdict. If granted, thetotal judgment could reach up to $1,234,333.06. This case highlights the importance of making sure that you choose attorneys who are willing to go to trial to ensure your case gets the full value it deserves.
Matthew M. Gannon and Michael P. Scanlon secured $40,000,000 for an operating engineer who suffered from third degree burns following a blast at an industrial facility.