John Fleming was involved with a case involving the death of an allegedly intoxicated college student, who passed out after a party at a public campground, during freezing winter weather, and expired due to hypothermia. John and Abigail represented one of the defendants. The defendants, including individuals and a national fraternity organization, were sued for providing alcohol, sponsoring the party, and ‘encouraging” alcohol consumption. Based on established case law, the trial judge dismissed the case as against all defendants.
Litigation Successes
McLean County – Dismissal – Hypothermia Death/Alcohol
Litigation Success
Peoria County – Summary Judgment – Roadway Design and Vehicle Occupant Death
John Fleming defended the municipality that owned, designed, and constructed the roadway and adjacent guardrail system, in a case involving the death...
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John Fleming defended a case where the injured claimant fell on a crack on an asphalt walkway at a retirement living center which had multiple...
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