Press Releases
New Illinois Law Strengthens Explosives Safety Through Direct Supervision and Clearer Storage Standards
CHICAGO (April 9, 2026) — As construction season ramps up across Illinois, the personal injury law firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is raising awareness of a new state law that strengthens the supervision requirements and addresses the safe handling of explosive materials. SB 2431 went into effect on January 1,…
Insurance bad faith lawsuit filed against Travelers Property Casualty Company of America following $241M wrongful death verdict
New lawsuit seeks more than $2 billion in damages CHICAGO, Ill. (March 31, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. has filed an insurance bad faith lawsuit seeking more than $2 billion in compensatory and punitive damages against Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, alleging Travelers violated its duty of…
Analysis: Chicago Hit-and-Run “Justice Gap” Persists Despite 2025 Infrastructure Surge
As Chicago reaches a milestone of 100 miles of new bike lanes and expanded automated enforcement in 2026, a new data analysis from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. suggests that infrastructure alone has not closed the “justice gap” for victims of hit-and-run collisions. The analysis, which synthesizes the most recently…
Chicago City Council approves $27M settlement for deadly crash stemming from an unauthorized police chase
CHICAGO (March 18, 2026) – On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Chicago City Council approved a proposed $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 South Side residential neighborhood….
City of Chicago Finance Committee to vote on proposed $27M settlement for deadly crash stemming from an unauthorized police chase
Family, their attorneys to discuss tomorrow’s vote and misinformation that has been published regarding the circumstances of the litigation at press conference Thursday CHICAGO (March 12, 2026) – On Friday, March 13, the Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee is expected to vote on a proposed $27 million settlement for the…
Partner Eirene N. Salvi honored by Crain’s as a ‘Notable Woman in Law’
CHICAGO (March 2, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is pleased to announce Partner Eirene N. Salvi has been named to Crain’s 2026 “Notable Women in Law” list. Each year, Crain’s features a group of influential and impressive attorneys from around the Chicago area. This year’s list includes 100…
Jury awards $241 million in trial against well-known dairy company
A Madison County jury has awarded a record-breaking $241 million verdict to the family of Eric Johnson, a 64-year-old courier who died from carbon dioxide asphyxiation while transporting dry ice.
Six Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Partners Honored as Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2026
CHICAGO (February 13, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s partners have been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2026. Attorneys Patrick A. Salvi, Patrick A. Salvi II, Matthew L. Williams, Brian L. Salvi, Tara R. Devine and…
City of Chicago to pay $22 million to family of man killed in 2023 Homan Square crash involving CPD
CHICAGO (January 21, 2026) – The Chicago City County Council approved a $22 million settlement Wednesday for the family of a 25-year-old man who was killed in a West Side crash stemming from an “unnecessary and extremely dangerous” vehicle pursuit involving the Chicago Police Department. On June 16, 2023, a…
Patrick A. Salvi listed among Top 3 Illinois Super Lawyers in 2026
CHICAGO (January 20, 2026) – Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is pleased to announce the firm’s Founder and Managing Equity Partner, Patrick A. Salvi, has been listed among the Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers in all practice areas for the 13th consecutive year – This year, Mr. Salvi was ranked #3…
