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

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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 […]

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 […]

Arrest made in Fatal Sycamore crash

Authorities say they have arrested the driver in a fatal DUI crash in Sycamore last week. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies say they arrested Chynna Daugherty, 33 of Genoa, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford. She was released from the hospital after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash that killed 49-year-old Christopher Henning and […]

Information for victims of drunk drivers

Information found here was taken from Illinois DUI Fact Book (2020) for your convenience. The full fact book can be found at https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ Reckless Homicide A person may be charged with reckless homicide if he/she operates a motor vehicle,snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle or watercraft while under the influence that resultsin the death of an individual. If […]

Process of a DUI arrest

An officer stops a vehicle at a roadside safety check or for probable cause, reasonable suspicion or unusual operation. The officer observes the driver and requests a driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. If the officer suspects the driver is under the influence, the driver is asked to submit to field sobriety tests. […]