CASE REPORT
(SUUU K/36) (8) NO SUIT FILED.
SETTLEMENT: $30,500,000 (IL, Bureau 13th Jud Cir)
PLTF ATTY(S): Miguel A. Ruiz, John M. Power, Samantha N. LaFata, Laura A. Canulli of Cogan & Power (Chicago, IL)
Decedent M-73 was inside a large retail- er when he was struck by a falling ob- ject. He suffered a spinal cord injury that rendered him paraplegic from the chest down, multiple fractures, and internal in- juries. He underwent multiple surgeries
($817,000 medl. expense). He passed away after two weeks on life support, survived by four daughters. Confidential retailer paid. Mediated by Hon. Christo- pher Lawler (Ret), ADR Systems.
Miguel A. Ruiz Miguel is a trial lawyer with a proven track record of obtaining significant recoveries for his injured clients and has tried numer- ous cases to verdict in state and federal courts. While Miguel primarily practices medical negligence, he regularly handles cases for clients who have lost a loved one due to negligence, or who have experienced significant injuries as a result of nursing home neglect, motor vehicle accidents and trucking accidents. Fluent in Span- ish, Miguel effectively serves non-English- speaking clients.
John M. Power A respected member of the Northern Illinois legal community, John has suc - cessfully represented victims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, serious per - sonal injuries, and railroad injuries (FELA). John has recovered over $500 million in verdicts and settlements. John is widely respected for his un- matched trial skills, intelligence, and shrewd negotiating. These skills have led John to obtain record-setting verdicts and settlements, including a recent $25 million settlement for an injured railroad worker. His counsel is regularly sought out by fel- low trial lawyers.
Cogan & Power is a leading personal injury and medical malpractice firm in Chicago and across Illinois. With nearly 200 years of combined legal ex- perience, their attorneys are among the most respected trial lawyers in the state. Their attorneys have received numerous recognitions including Illinois Super Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyer, recognition in 40 Under Forty by Law Bulletin Media, American Board of Trial Advocates, International Society of Barristers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
JURY VERDICT REPORTER • 2025 ANNUAL TRIAL LAWYER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 69
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