John Fleming defended the baseball stadium owners in a claim from a female spectator who was hit in the face with a thrown ball. The spectator suffered numerous facial fractures and underwent significant plastic reconstructive surgery. Expert witnesses from across the country, including the designer of brand new professional baseball stadiums constructed in Boston, Denver, and other large sports venues, testified regarding the design of the baseball stadium and the protective screening and netting. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the baseball stadium owners.
Litigation Successes
Peoria County – Jury Verdict – Baseball Stadium Design – Injury to Spectator

Litigation Success
Peoria County – Jury Verdict – Landlord/Tenant
John Fleming defended the landlord in a case where the injured plaintiff claimed a trip and fall on a loose floor tile in the kitchen in the leased...
read moreMcLean County – Dismissal – Hypothermia Death/Alcohol
John Fleming was involved with a case involving the death of an allegedly intoxicated college student, who passed out after a party at a public...
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