Skokie hotel trial dismissal created ‘one free rape rule,’ panel finds

CHICAGO (May 3, 2018) – An appeals panel on Wednesday reversed the dismissal of a suit against a Skokie hotel by a guest who was allegedly raped by a hotel employee. The Plaintiff is represented by Tara R. Devine and Elizabeth R. Olszewski of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record-breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients throughout the state, including serving as lead counsel on a trial team that won an Illinois record-high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict.