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CHICAGO (April 1, 2026) – On Wednesday, March 18, the full Chicago City Council approved a $27 million settlement for the family of a beloved mother of six who was killed in a tragic 2017 collision resulting from an unauthorized Chicago Police pursuit through a residential neighborhood. The full Chicago…

CHICAGO (March 4, 2026) – A Madison County jury has awarded $241,000,000 to the family of a man who died while transporting dry ice as part of his job as a courier. The verdict includes $49.5 million in compensatory and $191.5 million in punitive damages against the company. The plaintiff was…

CHICAGO (February 2, 2026) – With over 31 million people currently using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, the conversation has shifted from weight loss success stories to serious legal questions. As of early 2026, over 3,000 lawsuits are pending against the manufacturers of GLP-1 drugs. The lawsuits claim plaintiffs…

WINNETKA, Ill. (February 2, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II was recently listed among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates…

EVANSTON, Ill. (February 2, 2026) – Evanston resident and attorney Matthew L. Williams has been named to the prestigious Top 100 “Super Lawyers” in Illinois. Only about 5 percent of Illinois lawyers are added to the Super Lawyers list each year. The list serves as a rating service of outstanding…

CHICAGO (January 22, 2026) – The Chicago City County Council approved a $22 million settlement during their weekly meeting Wednesday for the family of a 25-year-old man who was tragically killed in a West Side crash stemming from an “unnecessary and extremely dangerous” vehicle pursuit involving the Chicago Police Department….

CHICAGO (January 13, 2026) – Several new healthcare laws went into effect in Illinois at the start of 2026, including one new law that mandates implicit bias awareness training for healthcare workers. That training is now required for doctors, nurses, and physicians assistants to renew their license or obtain a…

CHICAGO – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Partner Matt Williams discussed a few new Illinois laws related to health and medical care on Fox 32 Chicago last week. Mr. Williams specializes in representing patients who have been harmed by medical negligence, which includes serving as lead counsel in two birth…

CHICAGO (October 7, 2025) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Managing Partner Patrick A. Salvi II was recently interviewed on the “Picking Justice” podcast, hosted by Harry Pltokin and Dan Kramer. During the episode, Patrick discussed his trial tips on how to make a connection with potential jurors, exposing juror bias,…