Plato Data Intelligence – December 2022
Hawaii Airlines Flight HA35, an Airbus A330-200A, was full, carrying 278 passengers and 10 crew members when it apparently flew into a turbulent storm over the Pacific severely injuring at least 11 people. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, says injuries could have been avoided had proper precautions been taken. Read the full article here.
Aviation24 – December 2022
A Hawaiian Airlines flight that apparently flew into a turbulent storm over the Pacific severely injuring at least 11 people could have avoided the incident had proper precautions been taken. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is quoted. Read the full article here.
Chicago Lawyer – December 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored a column for the Chicago Lawyer that examines some recent cases surrounding Prevagen, a highly advertised drug that touts memory improvement and the role of the FDA’s involvement in overseeing drug ads. Read the full article here.
The Telegraph – December 2022
Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized in the Landmark’s Community section for his achievements in law that have awarded him a place on the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 40 Under 40 Attorneys list. Read the full article here.
Cision PR Newswire – November 2022
Clifford Law Offices has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions as well as regionally in seven practice areas. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – November 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, moderated a “Legends and Firsts” discussion at a Just the Beginning conference with organization founder Hon. Anne Claire Williams (ret.) and board president Hon. Patricia Brown Holmes (ret.). View online here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – November 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, was the recipient of the DePaul University Distinguished Alumnus Award at the institution’s annual alumni reception on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The award honors an individual who exemplifies outstanding service to the law school. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – October 2022
Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s annual Medical Malpractice Seminar on December 9, 2022, at the Westin Chicago River North. Cosgrove will speak on the topic of “Aggressive Cross Examination of the Less Than Truthful Witness.” Read the full article here.
Chicago Lawyer Magazine – October 2022
Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was featured in the 2022 October/November issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine in an article entitled, “Med-Mal Malaise.” Hebeisen discusses the importance of trial dates in determining settlements and ongoing patience with clients as court business returns to normal post-pandemic. Read the full article on page 38 of the magazine.
AP News – October 2022
A federal judge ruled on Friday, October 21, 2022, that relatives of the two Boeing 737 Max crashes are “crime victims” under federal law, and should have been told about the settlement negotiations that spared Boeing from criminal prosecution. This ruling can potentially change how the families’ lawsuits are handled. Read the full article here.
Reuters – October 2022
A Texas judge ruled on October 21, 2002, that the 346 people killed in the Boeing 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019 are legally considered “crime victims.” This distinction may determine how their lawsuits against Boeing are received. Read the full article here.
Illinois State Bar Association – October 2022
Pamela S. Menaker, communications partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article in ISBA’s October issue, informing about an Illinois action before the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission that challenges an attorney’s First Amendment rights against allowable speech in emails after she sent several emails to a judge and other parties that contained false and reckless statements attacking the judge’s integrity and qualifications, intending to disrupt the court proceeding. Read the full article here.
NBC News – September 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019, calls for additional federal action and a criminal investigation against Boeing and its corporate offices following a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Watch the full clip here.
Chicago Sun-Times – September 2022
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability met Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Malcolm X College to discuss the Police Department budget and filling vacancies on the Police Board. Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of seven individuals appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to serve on the community commission. Read the full article here.
CBS News Chicago – September 2022
The first Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability meeting took place at Malcolm X College on Thursday, September 29, 2002. Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of seven individuals appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to serve on the community commission.
Politico – September 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the Ethiopian crash of 2019, comments on the settlement agreements of the airline and its former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg. Read the full article here.
Travel Weekly- September 2022
Boeing has agreed to pay $200 million in fines, settling charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission that Boeing misled investors about the safety of the 737 Max. Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the second crash that took 157 lives, calls for a full investigation to determine if actions rose to the level of criminal conduct. Read the full article here.
Barron’s – September 2022
US securities officials fined Boeing $200 million over the aviation giant’s misleading assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX airplane following two deadly crashes. Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices and lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago against Boeing in the second crash that took 157 lives, calls for a full investigation to determine if actions rose to the level of criminal conduct. Read the full article here.
Law360 – September 2022
Data analytics company Mu Sigma Inc. and CEO Dhiraj Rajaram argued before an intermediate appellate panel, asking the justices to overturn fraud accusations that they hid growth potential from Walworth Investments LLC during a $9.3 million shares purchase. Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices, and one of the attorneys for Walworth is quoted, stating that e-discovery demonstrates fraud. Read the full article here.
NBC News – September 2022
In alignment with their philanthropic initiatives, Clifford Law Offices stepped up to help a grieving mother donate her late son’s medical equipment, connecting her with Chicago non-profit ASI/NE Healthcare Services. Itza Pantoja was able to provide a specialized car seat and bed, among other large items to another family in need. Read the full article here.
ABC News – September 2022
After losing her severely disabled son, a mother is comforted by the community’s collaborative effort to help her donate his medical equipment to another family. Clifford Law Offices played a role in connecting the Pantoja family with a Chicago-based non-profit organization, ASI/NE Healthcare Services, that finds matches for families in need of specific medical equipment. Read the full article here.
The Washington Post – September 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration has introduced new rules that ensure the independence of safety inspectors hired by airline companies such as Boeing. Robert A. Clifford, founding partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Lead Counsel representing families of the victims of the second Boeing 737 Max crash is quoted. Read the full article here.
Top Class Actions – September 2022
An Illinois federal judge has approved a $92 million class action settlement agreement between TikTok and a class of users who accused it of misusing their biometric information. Shannon M. McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is a part of the team representing the plaintiffs. Read the full article here.
Cision PR Newswire – September 2022
Four partners at Clifford Law Offices, Keith A. Hebeisen, Kevin P. Durkin, Shannon M. McNulty, and Bradley M. Cosgrove, have been recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Chicago area for 2023. Read the full article here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – August 2022
Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was one of seven people appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to serve on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability until district council members are elected on February 28, 2023. Read the full article here.
Chicago Sun-Times – August 2022
Yvette C. Loizon, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of seven individuals appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to serve on a Chicago community commission charged with enhancing public safety and law enforcement accountability. Read the full article here.
Top Class Actions – August 2022
An Illinois federal judge has approved a $92 million settlement in a class action lawsuit between TikTok and users who allege the social media company violated biometric privacy law by using and storing facial recognition data without their knowledge or consent. Clifford Law Offices is one of the firms representing the plaintiffs. Read the full article here.
Law.com – August 2022
Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to receive the Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar award, part of The National Law Journal’s 2022 Elite Trial Lawyers annual awards. Read the full article here.
Cision PRWeb – August 2022
Eighteen lawyers at Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner, at Clifford Law Offices, has been listed as a Best Lawyer for over twenty-five years. Read the full press release here.
Chicago Lawyer – August 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, explains how consumers can pursue product liability claims when the defendant is out-of-state in the latest Chicago Lawyer publication, “Where’s the Line?” Read the full article here.
Travel Radar – August 2022
After being internationally grounded by the Federal Aviation Authority in 2019 due to critical issues that caused a series of fatal crashes, the Boeing 737-8 Max is making a reappearance in the aviation industry. Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, is quoted. .
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association – August 2022
Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was awarded the prestigious Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s (ITLA) annual convention on Friday, June 17, 2022. Read the full article here.
Crain’s Chicago Business – July 2022
Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was voted to the WTTW/WFMT Board of Directors. In addition to her ventures with Erin Clifford Wellness and Rockstar Doggy Mama, Erin has an active role in her community supporting organizations that help Chicago’s disadvantaged. Read the full article here.
Law.com – July 2022
The National Law Journal’s annual Elite Trial Lawyer Awards celebrated outstanding plaintiffs-side work in litigation across 23 practice areas. Clifford Law Offices was selected as a finalist in the category of Litigation Firm of the Year: Catastrophic Injury and Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was selected to the 2022 Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar. Read the full article here.
CNN – July 2022
Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of a 737 Max from Boeing in June 2022. “This is really disappointing — a sad reminder for the crash victims families nearly three and a half years later, knowing that the Boeing Max will be flying again even in Ethiopia, where the crash happened,” Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, said. Read the full story here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – July 2022
A Cook County jury awarded a record $5.2 million to a woman who was told she had a miscarriage but later learned that the baby was still alive while undergoing a procedure to remove the fetus from her womb. The baby died as a result of that procedure. Bradley Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, comments on the outcome of his case. Read the full story here.
The National Law Journal – July 2022
Clifford Law Offices has been named the First Place Winner in the “Best Of Midwest” 2022 Reader’s Survey under the Best “Personal Injury Firm” category by The National Law Journal. View the full rankings here.
WBBM Newsradio – July 2022
On July 5, 2022, a jury awarded $5.2 million to a Cook County woman who lost her baby following an unnecessary surgery scheduled by a negligent doctor who misdiagnosed the pregnancy as a miscarriage. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who represented the family, discusses the verdict. Listen to the full story here.
Chicago Sun-Times – July 2022
A jury awarded a record $5.2 million to a pregnant woman who was misdiagnosed with a miscarriage due to an improper ultrasound reading. That negligence led to an unnecessary surgery which ultimately caused the fetus’ death. Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who represented the woman, is quoted. Read the full article here.
KMOX – July 2022
In an interview with KMOX Total Information, Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who is representing passengers injured in the fatal Amtrak derailment on June 27, 2022, shares that their lawsuit will target the negligence of Amtrak, the rail company, BNSF, and the company that owned the dump truck that blocked the intersection. Listen to the full recording here.
WFRV – June 2022
Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, is preparing to file a lawsuit on behalf of a family injured in the June 27, 2022, Amtrak train derailment. He speaks to the nature of the investigation he is conducting surrounding the incident. Read the full article here.
FOX 4 – June 2022
Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, is representing at least two passengers who were injured during the Amtrak train crash on June 27, 2022, that killed four. Riddle states that he expects to file a lawsuit on their behalf in the next few days. Read the full article here.
FOX 2 News – June 2022
Clifford Law Offices is representing one of the families injured in the deadly Amtrak train crash on June 27, 2022, that killed four and injured 150. Kristofer Riddle, partner at the firm and experienced train accident attorney, states that he plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of that family within the next few days. Read the full article here.
Kansas City Star – June 2022
Multiple families have obtained legal representation following the deadly Amtrak train crash and derailment that occurred on Monday, June 27, 2022. A Kansas couple is working with Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, to file lawsuits. Read the full article here.
NBC 5 – June 2022
A couple from Olathe, Kansas has hired Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, to sue Amtrak after sustaining injuries in the train crash that killed four on Monday, June 27, 2022. Read the full article here.
USA Today – June 2022
Four passengers are dead and 150 others were treated for ranging injuries at 10 local hospitals after an Amtrak train collided with a dump truck at a “passive” crossing on June 27, 2022. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who has been retained by a Kansas family injured in the crash, speaks to the known dangers of such railroad crossings. Read the full article here.
KMBC-TV – June 2022
A couple from Kansas, who hired Clifford Law Offices, is among the first to file lawsuits against Amtrak following a train crash on June 27, 2022, in Missouri that killed four and injured 150 more. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, is quoted. Read the full article here.
FOX 32 Chicago – June 2022
A Kansas family injured in the June 27 Amtrak crash in Missouri has retained Clifford Law Offices to file lawsuits against Amtrak as well as the company responsible for the dump truck that blocked the tracks. Judge Henry Simmons, managing partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares the physical and emotional toll this accident had on the firm’s clients as well as the other passengers. Read the full article here.
KSHB 41 – June 2022
A Kansas family that was injured in the Amtrak crash in Missouri on June 27, 2022, has hired Clifford Law Offices to represent them in potential legal action. Kristofer Riddle, partner at the firm, is quoted, providing insight into the dangerous nature of the intersection where the crash occurred. Read the full article here.
MSN – June 2022
Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares that a couple has hired the firm for possible legal action after sustaining injuries in an Amtrak train crash on June 27, 2022. A representative from the National Transportation Safety Board says their past recommendations to update the “passive” intersection where the crash took place went unheeded. Read the full article here.
Trains – June 2022
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the Amtrak train that derailed after hitting a dump truck at a “passive crossing” had been traveling under the required speed limit. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, states the firm will conduct its own investigation on behalf of the family who has sought legal representation. Read the full article here.
SFGate – June 2022
Judge Henry Simmons, managing partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares that passengers Jason and Amanda Drinkard, who were escorting students on a trip when the Amtrak train they were riding in crashed and derailed, have hired the firm to represent them in possible legal action. Read the full article here.
ABC News 17 – June 2022
Boone Health medical staff cared for 28 of the 150 passengers who were injured in the Amtrak train crash on June 27, 2022. Judge Henry Simmons, managing partner at Clifford Law Offices, is quoted. Read the full article here.
KSRO- June 2022
An ongoing federal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board will determine the factors that caused an Amtrak train to collide with a dump truck, killing four and injuring 150. Passengers are seeking legal support from Clifford Law Offices who will conduct their own investigation into the crash. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is quoted. Read the full article here.
ABC News- June 2022
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of an Amtrak crash that killed four and injured 150. Clifford Law Offices has been hired by a couple injured in the crash and will be conducting an independent investigation as well. Kristofer Riddle, partner at the firm and experienced train accident attorney, is quoted. Read the full article here.
WBBM Newsradio- June 2022
A Kansas couple who was injured in the deadly Amtrak derailment on June 27, 2022, has retained Clifford Law Offices, aiming to file lawsuits against Amtrak and the truck company whose truck blocked the tracks. Kristofer Riddle, partner at the firm, is quoted. Read the full article here.
News Break – June 2022
Two passengers who were injured in the Amtrak derailment on Monday, June 27, 2002, have retained legal representation from Clifford Law Offices. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, who is initiating the investigation for the firm is quoted. Read the full article here.
The Washington Post – June 2022
Two passengers have acquired legal representation from Clifford Law Offices against the companies responsible for the Amtrak train derailment that occurred on June 27, 2022, in rural Missouri when a dump truck blocked the path of the oncoming train. Read the full article here.
Newstime – June 2022
Clifford Law Offices has been retained by a family that was injured during the Missouri Amtrak train derailment on June 27, 2022. They plan to file a lawsuit against the train company as well as the truck company whose dump truck blocked the tracks. Kris Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, announced the firm will conduct its own investigation. Read the full article here.
Journal Star – June 2022
Four people have died and 150 are injured after an Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck and derailed June 27, 2022 in rural Missouri. Kristofer Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, discusses the dangers of “uncontrolled grade crossings” such as the one where the incident occurred. Read the full article here.
MSN – June 2022
An Amtrak train crash and derailment has killed four, including the driver of the dump truck who was struck at an “uncontrolled” crossing. Kris Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, emphasizes the known danger of these intersections within the rail industry. Read the full article here.
Rockford Register Star – June 2022
A fourth Amtrak passenger has died following a crash with a dump truck on June 27, 2022 at an “uncontrolled intersection” in rural Missouri. Kris Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney, is quoted. Read the full article here.
USA Today – June 2022
A fourth passenger has died as a result of the Amtrak crash and derailment on June 27, 2022 in Missouri. Kris Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices and experienced train accident attorney comments on the dangers of grade-level crossings such as the crossing where this incident took place. Read the full article here.
News Break – June 2022
Train accident attorney Kris Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares that grade-crossing crashes, exemplified by the crash on Monday, June 27 in Missouri that killed four, are known hazards in the rail industry. Read the full article here.
Suburban Chicagoland – June 2022
Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, describes the start of the investigative process to help families understand what caused the Amtrak train accident that killed two and injured more in Missouri on Monday, June 27. Read the full article here.
NPR – June 2022
On Monday, June 27, 2022 in Missouri an Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago hit a truck and derailed, killing two passengers as well as the dump truck driver. Kristofer S. Riddle, partner at Clifford Law Offices, comments on the dangers of unguarded crossings and the role of human error that contributes to commuter train accidents. Listen to the full story here.
CBA Record – June 2022
Tracy A. Brammeier, associate attorney at Clifford Law Offices and Chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Section, wrote an article titled, “CBA Mediations, At Your Service,” for the Chicago Bar Association’s May/June 2022 magazine issue. Read the full article here.
Law360 – June 2022
Robert Clifford and Shannon McNulty are among the attorneys representing two organic food companies who have dropped their lawsuit against Caterpillar Inc. since the company has made substantial efforts to repair issues stemming from defective engine components. Read the full article here.
WGN Radio – June 2022
Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, spoke to Jon Hansen on WGN radio (720 AM) Saturday, June 11, on dangerous summer activities that can lead to increased injuries and deaths. Hansen referred to Clifford as the lawyer to turn to “when bad things happen.” Listen to the full interview here.
The National Law Review – June 2022
As summer weather draws locals to the lake, Clifford Law Offices reminds boaters to stay safe while operating or enjoying water vessels, sharing common causes of boating accidents and tips to avoid personal injury. Read the full article here.
The National Law Review – June 2022
Clifford Law Offices shares statistics on bike accidents in Chicago and what to do if you are involved in a vehicle-related bicycle crash. Read the full article here.
WGN Radio – June 2022
Robert A. Clifford was interviewed by WGN host Lisa Dent about the potential liability of some summer activities that appear to be safe such as amusement parks, parasailing, and hot air balloon rides. Listen to Bob’s interview in full here.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin- May 2022
Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is going to receive the Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Convention of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Read the full article here.
The National Law Forum- May 2022
Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is to receive the Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association to a lawyer who has demonstrated a substantial part of their life and practice to the association. Read the full article here.
Lawdragon – May 2022
Clifford Law Offices partner Richard Burke is featured in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelight interview series, highlighting his notable command of the courtroom which is just one skill set that has led to his immense success as a trial lawyer. Read the full interview here.
The National Law Review – May 2022
Clifford Law offices authors their perspective on the American auto market’s participation in the race to develop driverless cars. New technology, lack of legislation, and minimal industry standards and data all contribute to potential dangers for motorists. Read the full article here.
Law360 – May 2022
Families of the victims of the Boeing 737 Max crashes have asked a Texas federal judge to rule they are crime victims under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act which would entitle them to confer with federal prosecutors and be informed of prosecution agreements in advance. Tracy Brammeier is one of the attorneys representing the families. Read the full article here.
Lawdragon – May 2022
Six Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to Lawdragon’s 2022 list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Recipients are vetted by review boards of peers, assessments of individual achievements in verdicts and settlements, and their roles as leaders in class actions. Read the full article here.
The National Law Review – May 2022
Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices partner and founder of Erin Clifford Wellness, is hosting a three-part wellness seminar series that covers topics such as self-care, healthy lifestyles, and mental well-being for attorneys and judges. Part two, entitled, “Building Your Resilience Bank Account,” takes place on Thursday, May 5. Find more information here.
CBA Record – April 2022
Clifford Law Offices associate attorney, Tracy A. Brammeier, Chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Section (YLS), wrote an article titled “The Importance of Coming Together” for the Chicago Bar Association’s March/April 2022 magazine issue. She discusses the pros and cons of working remotely over the last few years due to the pandemic. Read the full article here.
ABA Journal – April 2022
Erin Clifford offers some tips to help individuals change their perspective on wellness and add more consistent exercise into their daily routine. Read her full quote here.
Fox 32 Chicago – April 2022
Tracy Brammeier, President of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section announces a fitness competition to find the Most Fit Lawyer in Chicago. Watch the interview here.
Chicago Lawyer – April 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, writes an article for Chicago Lawyer titled, “Tough Calls on AI.” Read full article here.
WTTW – April 2022
The Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois where six workers were killed when the building was struck by a tornado in December may have had major structural flaws, according to a government-mandated engineering report released by the attorney for the family of one of the victims. Read the full article here.
Lawdragon – April 2022
Clifford Law Offices partner, Kevin Durkin, was recently interviewed for Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelight series which highlights his incredible success in the field of personal injury law through record-setting verdicts and his drive to help those who have been wronged achieve justice. Read the full article here.
Madison – St. Clair Record – March 2022
The family of the delivery driver who was killed in the Edwardsville Amazon warehouse collapse has filed an amended complaint to now include the engineering and design companies hired for its construction. Read the full article here.
ABA Journal – March 2022
Erin Clifford is among the experts asked to share wellness tips for legal professionals coping with stress, burnout, and depression among other job pressures. Read the full article here.
Law.com – March 2022
While it is still early in the investigation of the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash, attorneys who represented victims of the Boeing 737 Max 8 crashes see the possibility of grounds for a defective aircraft lawsuit. Read the full article here.
eTurboNews – March 2022
All Boeing 737-800 passenger jets are now grounded in China after the China Eastern crash on Monday, March 21 that killed all 132 passengers and crew members. Families of victims in the ET302 Boeing crash three years ago are still waiting for the final report on the cause of that crash. Read the full article here.
NewsAkmi – March 2022
China Eastern Airlines has grounded all Boeing 737-800 planes following the crash of flight #MU5735 on Monday, March 21 which killed all 123 passengers and nine crew members. Read the full article here.
Metropolitan Airport News – March 2022
A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 aircraft that was carrying 123 passengers and nine crew members crashed on March 21, while families of victims in the ET302 Boeing crash three years ago still await the final report from Ethiopian authorities on the cause of that crash. Read the full article here.
Law360 – March 2022
Boeing’s former chief technical pilot stands trial Friday in a Texas district court for allegedly misleading safety regulators and airlines about the 737 Max. Kevin Durkin of Clifford Law Offices speaks out on behalf of the victims and their families in regard to the Department of Justice’s stance on the case. Read the full article here.
2Civility – March 2022
Attorneys of color experience unique stressors every day, including the wethering effect, in their professional lives. This topic was among many others that were discussed at Clifford Law Office’s recent Continuing Legal Education program on Diversity and Inclusion. Read the full article here.
Chicago Bar Association – February 2022
Partner Pamela Menaker co-writes an article titled, “Life Lessons Learned: Distinguished CBA Members Reflect on Long Careers” for the Chicago Bar Association. Read the full article here.
The Denver Post – February 2022
United Airlines is still facing numerous lawsuits following the explosion of a Boeing 777’s engine mid-flight on February 20, 2021. Clifford Law Offices partner Richard F. Burke continues to represent passengers in about a dozen pending cases. Read the full article here.
Chicago Lawyer – February 2022
Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, writes an article for Chicago Lawyer titled, “‘Weathering’ Biases.” Read full article here.
Top Class Actions – February 2022
Tyson Foods, Inc. is directed to pay $4.62 million to turkey buyers in an Illinois class-action settlement regarding price-fixing claims. Clifford Law Offices attorneys Robert Clifford and Shannon McNulty assisted in representing the buyers in this case. Read the full article here.
Law360 – February 2022
A federal judge has approved Tyson Foods Inc.’s $4.62 million deal to resolve price-fixing claims brought by a class of direct and indirect turkey purchasers in Illinois. Robert A. Clifford and Shannon M. McNulty of Clifford Law Offices are among the representation for the indirect buyers. Read the full article here.
Global Law Experts – February 2022
Founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, has been selected to the Global Law Experts 2022 Handbook as a leading global legal source in the practice area of personal injury law, celebrating his extensive career as an attorney. Read Robert’s Global Law Experts bio on page 152 of their handbook.
Lawdragon – February 2022
Clifford Law Offices partner, Susan Capra, was recently interviewed in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelight series in which she highlighted how her prior professional experience as a hospital and operating room nurse led to her successes as a medical malpractice attorney specializing in pediatric cases. Read the full article here.
WICZ Fox 40 – February 2022
Eighteen Clifford Law Offices attorneys have received the 2022 Super Lawyers List distinction. Annually, Thomas Reuters assesses and compiles a list of the top attorneys across 70 practice areas through an intensive evaluation. The list honors attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
HTV-10 – February 2022
Eighteen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been selected to the 2022 Super Lawyers list.
PRWeb – February 2022
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business and rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas has listed eighteen attorneys from Clifford Law Offices in their 2022 selection. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement as assessed through an independent evaluation. Read the full article here.
National Post – February 2022
Ethiopian Airlines flew a 737 Max for the first time since the 2019 crashes that killed 346 passengers and crew, collectively. Robert A. Clifford, of Clifford Law Offices, who represented the families of Ethiopian Flight 302 stated his disappointment in the airline’s leadership. Read the full article here.
Reuters – February 2022
In 2019, a series of airline crashes involving Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max planes initiated a global grounding of that model due to a system flaw that was uncovered in the crashes. In February 2022, despite criticism, the airline flew passengers in the same model for the first time in almost three years in a demonstration flight. Read the full article here.
Nasdaq – February 2022
In February 2022, Ethiopian Airlines flew passengers on a Boeing BA.N 737 Max plane for the first time in nearly three years since being forced to ground the fleet globally after crashes exposed a system flaw in the model. Objectors, including the attorney who represented the families in the Flight 302 crash, voiced their opinions against the first flight. Read the full article here.
Yahoo! Finance – February 2022
Ethiopian Airlines flew a Boeing 737 Max, with passengers, in a demonstration flight on February 1, 2022. The aircraft model had not been flown in about three years since the devastating March 2019 crash in Nirobi that launched a global grounding. The attorney who represented the families of those who died in the crash announced his disappointment in the airline. Read the full article here.
One America News Network – February 2022
Ethiopian Airlines led a flight demonstration of the Boeing 737 Max with passengers on February 1, 2022. The flight was the first with this airline in almost three years after multiple crashes uncovered system flaws in the model in 2019. Opinions remain divided about the flight demonstration with the attorney who represented the families in one of the 2019 crashes speaking out against the airline. Read the full article here.
PRWeb – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices will host its 15th annual Continuing Legal Education Program on Wellness and Diversity on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. CST. The free programs will be offered virtually and are eligible for credit hours.
Law Talks – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices will host its 15th annual free Continuing Legal Education Program on Wellness and Diversity on February 17, 2022, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. CST. The programs will be offered virtually and are eligible for credit hours. Learn more here.
News Nation – January 2022
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Amazon by the family of an independent delivery driver who was among the employees killed when a tornado destroyed the large Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, IL. Read the full article here.
The Washington Post – January 2022
The family of a delivery driver, who was killed when a tornado ripped through an Amazon distribution center in central Illinois, has sued Amazon. Read the full article here.
Reuters – January 2022
The family of an Amazon delivery truck driver who died when a warehouse was destroyed by a swarm of tornadoes, filed a lawsuit on January 17, 2022. Clifford Law Offices is representing the family. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – January 2022
The family of an independent contractor, Austin McEwen, filed a lawsuit against Amazon in connection with the death of McEwen and five others during the December 10, 2021 storm that collapsed the Amazon facility in Edwardsville, IL. Read the full article here.
The Guardian – January 2022
The parents of a 26-year-old Amazon contractor who was killed in the Illinois warehouse collapse last month announced their lawsuit against the online retailer, citing negligence and wrongful death. Read the full article here.
The Huffington Post- January 2022
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Austin McEwen claims Amazon failed to provide safe shelter for their employees during a tornado that took McEwen’s life. Read the full article here.
U.S. News World and Report – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a delivery driver who was killed after he was working at an Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville, Illinois when a tornado struck the facility. Read the full article here.
WSVN Miami – January 2022
The first suit against Amazon in connection to the tornado that destroyed a facility in Edwardsville, IL, and killed six has been filed by Clifford Law Offices on behalf of the family of Austin McEwen, one of the victims of the tragedy. Read the full article here.
St. Louis Business Journal – January 2022
A lawsuit filed by the family of a delivery driver who was killed during a tornado accuses Amazon, Contegra Construction Company, and Tristar Properties of negligence and wrongful death. Read the full article here.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch – January 2022
Representation for the families of Austin McEwen, who was killed when a tornado struck the Edwardsville Amazon facility, filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit Monday against Amazon. Read the full article here.
WICS ABC – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices, announced their intent to file suit on behalf of the McEwen family, who lost their son when a tornado struck the Edwardsville Amazon warehouse, claiming the Amazon facility had no emergency plan in place. Read the full article here.
The Seattle Times – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices files suit against Amazon in the wrongful death of Austin McEwen, an Amazon delivery driver who was killed when a tornado hit his warehouse last month. Read the full article here.
CNN – January 2022
On December 10, 2021, six people were killed when a tornado destroyed an Amazon fulfillment center. One family blames the company for not protecting its employees. Read the full article here.
Chicago Tribune – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices of Chicago is expected to be the first to file a lawsuit against Amazon in connection with the deaths resulting from tornados last month. Read the full article here.
CBS Chicago – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices is representing the family of Austin McEwen, one of the six workers who were killed when a tornado hit the Edwardsville Amazon warehouse on December 10, 2021. Read the full article here.
Fox 32 Chicago – January 2022
The parents of Austin McEwen, an Amazon delivery driver killed when a tornado destroyed the Edwardsville fulfillment center, are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the online retail giant, citing negligence. Read the full article here. here.
The Miami Herald – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices, the Chicago-based firm representing Austin McEwen’s family, is expected to file a lawsuit against Amazon for negligence towards McEwen during the tornado event that took his life.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices files a lawsuit against Amazon on behalf of the parents and family of Austin McEwen, an Amazon delivery driver who was killed while working at the Edwardsville facility during the fatal December 10, 2021 tornado.
WPSD Local 6 – January 2022
The family of a man who was killed by a tornado that hit the Edwardsville Amazon fulfillment warehouse on December 10, 2021, files a lawsuit against the retail giant. Read the full article here.
The Wichita Eagle – January 2022
The first lawsuit against Amazon in connection to negligence during a deadly tornado event is expected to be filed by Clifford Law Offices, who represents the family of Austin McEwen, one of the Amazon employees who lost his life during the tragedy.
KSDK – January 2022
A lawsuit accusing Amazon and warehouse construction companies of negligence in the death of delivery driver Austin McEwen was filed in Madison County Monday, January 17, 2022. Read the full article here.
Fox 2 News – January 2022
A lawsuit against Amazon accuses the mega-retailer of forcing employees to work despite management’s knowledge that conditions were unsafe during tornado warnings. Read the full article here.
WGN-TV – January 2022
The family of an independent driver for Amazon, who died when the Edwardsville, Ill. fulfillment center collapsed amid an EF-3 tornado, to file a lawsuit against the e-commerce giant. Read the full article here.
KMOV-TV St. Louis – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Austin McEwen, an Amazon delivery driver who was killed when a tornado hit the Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, IL.
Alton Telegraph – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices announced plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a delivery driver who was killed while working at an Amazon distribution center in Edwardsville when a tornado struck the facility on Dec. 10. Read the full article here.
NBC Chicago – January 2022
Clifford Law Offices to file suit against Amazon on behalf of the family of an independent Amazon contractor who was killed in the Edwardsville tornado in December. Read the full article here.
Top Class Actions – January 2022
Partners Robert A. Clifford and Shannon M. McNulty of Clifford Law Offices are representing Vincent I. Ratulowski in a class action lawsuit against PNC Bank. Read full article here.
