April 12 2006
$1.52 Million Settlement - Widow, Age 78, Struck by Car
April 26, 2004
CHICAGO , IL – Tara R. Devine and SS&P attorney obtained a 1.52 million dollar Wrongful Death settlement on behalf of a the Estate of Margaret Lobello, deceased. The Honorable Robert Gordon approved the settlement order today in Cook County , Illinois (02 L 2203).
On December 5, 2001, just around noon, the Plaintiff, Margaret Lobello, 78, was a pedestrian near the intersection of 23rd Street and Home Avenue in Berwyn , Illinois . As she crossed the street, she was struck by a motor vehicle driven by the Defendant, Tonita Henderson. Ms. Lobello died from the injuries sustained in the collision.
Defendant, Tonita Henderson was employed by Seguin Services, a not-for-profit Illinois Corporation in the business of providing services to disabled adults. At the time of the incident, she was driving clients to a play.
Plaintiff's Attorney for SS&P alleged that the Defendant failed to keep a proper and sufficient lookout for pedestrians while backing into a parking place on a one-way street.
"Both parties should be grateful for Judge Gordon's outstanding efforts to get this case settled rather than starting a lengthy trial", said SS&P attorney. "Ms. Lobello was a kind, elderly widow. She is survived by her three adult sons."
The Defendant, Tonita Henderson, individually was represented by Scott Sibley from the Law Offices of Thomas Burdelik & Associates. Defendant, Sequin Services, was represented by Jeffery Lipe and Jenny Tank from the Law Firm of Williams, Montgomery & John.
For additional information on the Lobello case, or the law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. , please contact Marketing Director, Christina Solomon at 312-371-1227 or csolomon@salvilaw.com
