By: Jessica Jackler On 10/12/22, an Illinois federal jury in Rogers v. BNSF Ry. Co., N.D. Ill., No. 19-cv-03083, awarded $228 million to a class of more than 45,000 truck drivers in the first biometrics privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois. In reaching its verdict, the jury […]

Capital member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 29th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense for the fourth consecutive year. Werner was highlighted for his work in construction litigation for the second consecutive year. Both […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to participate in USLI’s October Together—Stronger Together Silent Auction benefiting Breastcancer.org. October Together is a month of fundraisers and events where all proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization that helps women and their families by providing expert medical information about breast health and breast cancer, […]

Downey & Lenkov firm is on a roll! In the past 2 months we have secured several favorable Illinois court and arbitration panel decisions. These state and appellate court decisions include successful summary judgment and other dispositive motions on a variety of matters ranging from employment to construction defect to […]

Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently quoted in “Paying It Forward” for CLM Magazine as part of Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)’s 15th anniversary celebration. The article highlights advice from former CLM Professional of the Year Award winners to current CLM members and fellows fresh in their membership […]

Downey & Lenkov proudly sponsored the Annual St. Louis Claim Manager’s Council Golf Tournament benefiting Operation Food Search (OFS) and Kids’ Chance of Missouri on August 4. Income member Emily Schlecte participated in the tournament.  OFS is a hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education and innovative programs […]

Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was featured in an interview with Leaders Voice USA. Kirsten discussed her vast experience in workers’ compensation and general liability, her growth in the legal field and the full perspective she has gained from representing plaintiffs to now vigorously defending her clients on the insurance […]

Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce that Of Counsel Samuel Levine has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) CLE Distinguished Service Award. Samuel will be honored for his outstanding, quality contributions to ISBA continuing legal education programing over numerous years. He will […]

Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce that Income Member Ryan Danahey has been named Divorce Volunteer Attorney of the Year by Legal Aid Chicago. He will be honored at their 2022 Annual Luncheon on June 14. Ryan will be recognized for his dedication, support, and service to Legal Aid […]

By: Jeffrey Kehl On May 27, 2022, Judge Marcia Maras entered her long-awaited decision on whether the 2021 Prejudgment Interest Statute is unconstitutional. In Hyland v. Advocate Health, Cook County Law Division Case No. 17 L-003541 Judge Maris concluded that the statute, which imposes 6% prejudgment interest on the difference between the last […]