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
Peoria County – Summary Judgment – Vehicle – Pedestrian Accident
Abigail Fleming defended a lawsuit seeking recovery for personal injuries sustained from an alleged motor vehicle – pedestrian accident. ...
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Abigail prepared documents for probate approval in Woodford County for an injured minor. Guardian Ad Litem was appointed. The Court approved the...
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