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John M. Stalmack has extensive experience in civil litigation and trial work and has been obtaining outstanding results for over 35 years. He has tried over 75 complex cases to verdict throughout Illinois and the country in the areas of medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, governmental liability, trucking negligence and toxic torts. He has had additional concentration in the area of the Structural Work Act and large property damage losses. He frequently lectures and writes in the field of medical malpractice as well as trial evidence. Recently, John has gone to verdict in a case involving allegations of exposure to lead poisoning in paint and in a case involving exposure to polyurethane in a floor sealant. John has deposed and cross-examined at trial hundreds of retained expert witnesses including engineers, physicians, accountants, scientific experts, reconstruction experts and economic experts.
John was named by the Chicago Lawyer as one of Chicago's Top 20 Defense Lawyers. Year after year, John has been consistently named by Chicago magazine as an Illinois Super Lawyer. He has also been consistently named to the Leading Lawyers Network. John is also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates. He also served as President of the Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers. John has written over 20 major articles for publication in the areas of evidence, trial practice, and medical negligence. He has also been a frequent lecturer for the CBA, ISBA, and IICLE.
John has been presented with a Career Achievement Award at the 2014 Jury Verdict Reporter Awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence Ceremony, held at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier.
John was formerly with the United States Department of Justice and was hired under the United States Attorney General's Program for Honor Law Graduates. Later, he received his L.L.M. from the George Washington University National Law Center.
Basheer Abu Harb vs. American Service Ins. Co., involved the rescission of an automobile policy based on the insured's material misrepresentation. The judge entered judgment in favor of American Service Ins. Co. and held that the automobile policy was null and void.
Estate of Floyd Hornback v. River Valley Coatings, Inc. - State Court, Geneva, Illinois. Plaintiff worked in a manufacturing plant where significant painting occurred. Plaintiff's Estate alleged that decedent, Floyd Hornback, contracted leukemia and died as a result of that disease because he was exposed to Benzene contained in the paints and solvents supplied by the defendant to the decedent's employer. John obtained a defense verdict in favor of the defendant, River Valley Coatings, Inc.
Estate of Carl Longnecker v. Sirish Parvathaneni, M.D. - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. Plaintiff underwent a heart transplant surgery and never regained consciousness after surgery and died three days later. Plaintiff was a retired Engineer who was survived by a wife and three adult children. John obtained a defense verdict in favor of the heart transplant surgeon, Dr. Sirish Parvathaneni.
Willie Mayberry, Jr., a minor v. Chicago Housing Authority - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff, who was three years old at the time, ate paint chips, which allegedly contained lead, from a building owned by the Chicago Housing Authority that resulted in severe mental retardation. John obtained a defense verdict in favor of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Estate of Eleodora Bruno v. Nam S. Huh, M.D. - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The patient underwent a sigmoid colon resection with an anastamosis and adhesiolysis to relieve her severe diverticulosis, colonic stricture, and partial large bowel obstruction. Several days later, the plaintiff developed a fungal blood infection that resulted in her death. John obtained a defense verdict on behalf of Dr. Nam S. Huh.
Norma J. O'Connor v. John A. Larocco and Arlington Trucking Company - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The car driven by Norma J. O'Connor was rear-ended by a semi truck driven by defendant, John A. Larocco. The plaintiff alleged that she had severe traumatic epilepsy resulting from the rear-end collision. The plaintiff asked the jury to return a verdict in excess of $500,000. Mr. Stalmack was able to obtain a favorable verdict of $3,000 that was reduced after a 30% reduction from $5,000.
Estate of Robert Williams v. Venkata Vedam, M.D. - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff alleged that an IV infusion of the antifungal medication, Amphotericin B, caused a septicemia that ultimately resulted in decedent's death. John obtained a defense verdict for the defendant, Dr. Venkata Vedam.
Robert Schultz v. Norton Company - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff lost his right dominant hand while operating a grinding machine made by the defendant. John was able to obtain a defense verdict on behalf of the defendant, Norton Company.
Maureen V. Mandell v. Robert A. LaPata, M.D. - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff alleged that failure to diagnose gestational diabetes and cephalopelvic disproportion led to a delivered child having severe wing scapular with a droop shoulder and Erb's palsy. John obtained a defense verdict for Dr. Robert A. LaPata.
Standard Brands v. Spencer Kellogg Company - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. Plaintiff stored 39,280 cases of Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars at a warehouse in which defendant's concrete floor sealant was applied. The entire 39,280 cases of Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars were destroyed. John obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of the Spencer Kellogg Company.
Estate of Walter Fisher v. Fred Slager, M.D. - State Court, Chicago, Illinois. Plaintiff was a 56-year-old Clinical Psychologist who was director of the Madden Center for the State of Illinois. During a craniotomy he developed an abscess and thereafter died. John obtained a defense verdict for the defendant, Dr. Fred Slager.
Rohe v. Randy Angst, Tom Ort Trucking, Inc., and OTR Trucking, Inc., - Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. A truck driven by the plaintiff rear-ended a semi truck driven by the defendant, Randy Angst. The plaintiff alleged that defendant's truck came back into his lane of traffic after being on the shoulder and prevented plaintiff from having enough time to brake his truck properly. Plaintiff alleged multiple injuries resulting in over five surgical procedures and an inability to return to work. The plaintiff asked the jury to return a verdict in excess of $6,800,000. John was able to obtain a favorable verdict of $1,802,500 that was reduced after a 30% reduction from $2,575,000, four truck driver rear-ended a semi truck driven.
Member of the Illinois Defense Counsel.
Illinois Super Lawyers, Chicago magazine and Illinois Super Lawyers magazine, (only 5% of the Illinois Bar is given this honor).
Your Record - Your Rock, Vol. 6, Issue 9, Chicago Hospital News, 3.
An Active Involvement, Vol. 6, Issue 12, Chicago Hospital News, 2.
The Right to Submit Questions to Witnesses, Vol. 23, No. 4, Chicago Bar Association Record, 36.
The Admissibility of Other Acts or Occurrences, Vol. 45, No. 1, Tort Trends, 1.
Jurors Should Have the Right to Submit Questions to be Answered by Witnesses, Vol. 16, Issue 2, Voir Dire, 24.
Consent Form Protection From Independent Contractors, Vol. 7, Issue 8, Chicago Hospital News, 5.
Financial Motive Admissible on the Issue of Standard of Care, Vol. 8, Issue 1, Chicago Hospital News, 4.
"Closing Argument - Some Topics to Consider" in the January 2014 newsletter of the Illinois Bar Association's Trial Briefs.

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