$19 Million Brain Injury / Premises Liability

Stephen M. Passen Recovers Over $19 Million for 9-Year-Old Child in Brain Damage / Premises Liability Action Against Archdiocese

A 9-year-old boy was helping move a TV cart on wheels in a parochial school classroom. The cart contained a 27 inch TV bolted into the base of the stand. The TV cart fell striking the boy's head resulting in brain injury. He now has left sided weakness and some cognitive dysfunction.

This verdict was recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the Top 100 Verdicts in the Nation in 2007.

Case Name:  Hernandez v. The Catholic Bishop of Chicago

Jury Verdict:  $19,082,580.90

Type of Case:  Premises Liability

Date:  9/25/2007

Location:  Cook County, Illinois

Lead Plaintiff's Attorney:  Stephen M. Passen

Click to read articles discussing Mr. Passen's $19 million verdict in the following publications:

• Chicago Crain's Business
• Associated Press (AP)
• Chicago Tribune
• Chicago Sun Times