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Clifford Law Offices is proud to recognize three attorneys who celebrate their work anniversaries with the firm during the month of October: Kevin P. Durkin, partner, has been with the firm since 1988. He has become recognized as a top attorney in the Chicago area for his work on complex personal injury litigation, aviation law, and product liability cases. Kevin was named the 2022 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Chicago area for…

Clifford Law Offices is a Host Sponsor of the Friends of Prentice Party At the Lake for Women’s Health fundraiser taking place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm at Theater on the Lake in Chicago, IL. The event aims to raise funds to support the future of women’s healthcare and includes a silent auction, live entertainment, interactive culinary experiences, and craft cocktails as guests enjoy the opportunity to connect with members of the…

On September 7, 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced new rules that ensure the independence of safety inspectors hired by airline companies such as Boeing. Under the Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act engineers can be hired by companies through Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) to supplement government resources. In the past, these engineers have faced pressure from large companies despite having the task of carrying out government-regulated safety oversight inspections, stating their inability to raise…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Updated & Review Seminar on Oct. 10, 2022, at the Westin Chicago River North Hotel, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. King will be speaking that morning on “Recent Causation Conundrums in Medical Malpractice Cases” along with about a dozen other speakers on various topics. King has been recognized as one of Illinois’ top medical malpractice attorneys…

Robert A. Clifford was the recipient of the DePaul University Distinguished Alumnus Award at the institution’s annual alumni reception on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The award, which was presented by DePaul University College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea, honors an individual who exemplifies outstanding service to the law school. Past recipients include U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Circuit, William Bauer; Samuel Skinner; and U.S. Judge Ann Jorgensen, Associate Judge for the 18th…

On October 3, 2022, Clifford Law Offices partners Bradley M. Cosgrove and Sarah F. King along with associate Charles R. Haskins obtained a $20 million settlement on behalf of a 42-year-old man and his spouse for a radiologist’s alleged failure to diagnose a brain aneurysm in 2015. The man had suffered a ruptured aneurysm, required multiple hospitalizations, and because of his condition, is no longer able to work. Mr. Cosgrove has concentrated much of his…

DePaul University College of Law has announced that Pamela Bookman, Professor of Law at Fordham University, has been named the 2022 Clifford Scholar-in-Residence. A committee of leading civil justice faculty examined the work of professors nationwide who have contributed to the field of tort law and chose Bookman as the national “rising star” in civil justice and this year’s Scholar. In her role as Scholar-in-Residence, Bookman will participate in classes and faculty activities within her…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, will be receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award by DePaul University College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea. Every year the school denotes one person who exemplifies outstanding service to the law school. Past recipients include U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Circuit, William Bauer; Samuel Skinner; and U.S. Judge Ann Jorgensen, Associate Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit in Illinois. The annual reception…

Boeing Agrees to Pay $200 Million SEC Fine for Misleading Public About Known Defective 737 MAX Aircraft; Lead Plaintiffs’ Counsel Robert Clifford Calls for Full Investigation to Determine if Actions Rose to the Level of Criminal Conduct Aircraft giant Boeing agreed Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, to pay a hefty $200 million in fines for misleading the public about the safety of its 737 MAX aircraft that crashed twice, leaving 346 people dead in 2018 and…