John Fleming tried a case that involved three businessmen in an elevator at a local hospital, who claimed the elevator dropped or fell several floors. One businessman had a heart attack. The elevator involved was a hydraulic elevator. The expert for the defense testified that when a hydraulic elevator breaks or malfunctions, the elevator will fall slowly, due to the fact that the elevator is supported by fluid located in cylinders and lines which diminish slowly during any system failure. The jury returned with a not guilty verdict in favor of John’s client.
Litigation Successes
Peoria County – Jury Verdict – Elevator Malfunction

Litigation Success
Woodford County – Jury Verdict – Motorcycle Accident
John Fleming defended a pickup truck driver whose vehicle was struck from behind by two teenagers on a dirt bike/motorcycle, when the pickup truck...
read moreTazewell County – Mediation – Premises Liability/ Slip and Fall/ Landlord - Tenant
Abigail Fleming handled a multi-party mediation for a lawsuit where an intoxicated plaintiff sued for personal injuries (bimalleolar ankle fracture...
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