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Corneille Law Group, LLC is a law firm created for the purpose of litigating civil cases. While many firms boast of being "litigators," they provide only vague reference to actual trial performance. At Corneille Law Group we stand ready to prepare and try your case, and believe our trial record and experience is a testament to our ability to efficiently prepare cases for successful resolution. In addition, effective trial skills and the willingness to enter the courtroom often result in better settlements for those clients who prefer to negotiate a pre-trial settlement.
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In this case, the Corneille Law Group defended Harris Ace Hardware of Beloit, Inc. and one of its employees in a lawsuit brought by a store patron. The patron claimed that he suffered injuries to his right shoulder, right arm, back and right hip after he was involved in an altercation with an employee of Harris Ace Hardware. Defendants vehemently denied these allegations, arguing that such an altercation never took place and that plaintiff therefore suffered no injuries. Prior to trial, the defendants moved for the dismissal of plaintiffs claim for medical expenses. This motion was granted. Consequently, plaintiff was only permitted to seek compensation for his alleged pain and suffering. In closing argument, plaintiff requested an award of $10,000. After approximately ten minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of no negligence on the part the employee of Harris Ace Hardware. Plaintiff was therefore awarded nothing.
Weis v. Medical Clinic, et al.

CLG was co-defense counsel in the successful defense of a physician in a wrongful death medical negligence action. The patient appeared for her annual OB/GYN examination at the office of the defendant, her primary care provider. The patient testified during an evidentiary deposition she had left breast abnormalities present on that date. The history recorded in the chart stated that breast abnormalities had existed prior to the patient visit, but had resolved by the day of the exam. The physician conceded that if the breast abnormalities described by the patient had been present at the time of the office visit, the standard of care would have required an immediate referral to a surgeon to evaluate the patient for the possibility of breast cancer. The patients husband and numerous family members described breast abnormalities both before and after the office visit. They, along with the patient, testified that once the abnormality began, it was present continuously. When the patients breast cancer was diagnosed approximately 12 months later, it was resistant to all forms of treatment. The patient argued that earlier diagnosis would have led to a different outcome, and the defense asserted that the patients aggressive cancer precluded a change in outcome with earlier diagnosis. The plaintiffs cancer eventually caused her demise. Her husband sought damages in the amount of $350,000 for loss of society and companionship and $1,000,000 in damages on behalf of the estate for pre-death pain and suffering. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defense and awarded no damages.
Evans v. American Family, et al. Decision Date: 02/24/10

In this case, the Corneille Law Group defended the driver of a motor vehicle who collided with plaintiffs vehicle when pulling out of a gas station into traffic. Plaintiff complained of continued pain as a result of injuries to her neck and upper back. In closing argument, plaintiff requested an award of $9,097 for medical expenses and $60,000 in pain and suffering. The jury apportioned 25 percent of the liability to plaintiff and awarded her $285 - the cost of her initial visit to the emergency room. Plaintiff received no pain and suffering award.
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