Illinois Supreme Court Declines Appeal in Landmark Dram Shop Case
Final Ruling Secures $2.4 Million Verdict for Wrongful Death Victim’s Family January 30, 2025 – DeKalb, IL – The Illinois Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal in Pawson v. Q West, Inc.. This decision finalizes a $2.4 million jury verdict in favor of the estate of a man who lost his life in a drunk driving crash. The ruling […]
Justice for Passengers Injured by Drunk Drivers
At Cronauer Law, we are committed to advocating for passengers injured due to others’ reckless choices. In one of our current cases, we represent a passenger who sustained life-altering injuries when the driver, allegedly intoxicated and under the influence, lost control of the vehicle. The lawsuit not only targets the driver but also examines the […]
Cronauer Law Secures $4 Million Verdict in Dram Shop Case, Victory Upheld on Appeal
October 2024 – Cronauer Law is proud to announce a significant legal victory in a case involving the death of Chastin Pawson, who tragically passed away after a night at Q Bar in DeKalb, Illinois. After a lengthy court battle, the Illinois Appellate Court for the Second District has upheld a $4 million jury verdict […]
How we reached a $4M Verdict
Kenny and Chicago attorney Nick Cronauer of Cronauer Law discuss the details behind Nick’s latest record-breaking verdict. His client, 25-year old young man, was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois on June 28, 2015, after being over-served at a bar in DeKalb County. Best Practices Podcast kenny Berger: Hello, and welcome […]
Bar hit with $4M Verdict for Fatal Car crash
Sycamore, Illinois, May 15, 2022—Late afternoon Friday, May 13, 2022, after a five-day jury trial, a unanimous verdict for $4,000,000 was handed down against a Plano bar, Q Bar, and its landlord, TKK Investments, LLC. The lawsuit was filed after 25-year old Chastin Pawson was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Sandwich, Illinois […]