Mediation by Honorable William E. Gomolinski Results in $140 Million Settlement for Workplace Injury Matter

Romanucci & Blandin, LLC and Wise Morrissey, LLC together announce a $140 million settlement of a lawsuit involving a workplace injury in the Chicago area in 2016. The settlement was mediated by the Honorable William E. Gomolinski of ADR Systems. Judge Gomolinski, who has had a successful 11-year career on the bench and 21 years as an attorney, is highly regarded for his ability to resolve complex cases.

This settlement includes $50 million to the wife of a worker who died, represented by Romanucci & Blandin, and $90 million to a client of Wise Morrissey who survived, but suffered life-changing injuries. The case was complex as the multiple Defendants were represented by several different law firms.

“We are extremely grateful to Judge Gomolinski for his leadership in navigating this tragic case, particularly for finding a way to resolution during the challenging legal climate created by COVID-19,” said Founding Partner Stephan D. Blandin of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC.

“The Plaintiffs’ legal team and our clients appreciate the attention to detail and consideration of the many facets of this case by Judge Gomolinski during the six-month mediation,” said Attorney Robert J. Bingle of Wise Morrissey.

“This settlement, navigated through a labyrinth of complex issues by Judge Gomolinski, will assure that our young client will be able to take advantage of any new medical technology that becomes available during his lifetime,” said Attorney David Wise of Wise Morrissey.

The Plaintiffs were also represented by Romanucci & Blandin Senior Associate Michael Holden and others.

About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Romanucci & Blandin is a national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death arising from police misconduct, corporate negligence, civil rights actions, medical malpractice, mass torts and class actions. The attorneys’ steadfast commitment to fighting for those seeking justice around the country has helped the firm obtain multiple verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars. The Chicago-based personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing victims who suffered injury as a result of another’s wrongdoing full and fair compensation in a diligent, professional, skilled and caring manner. The lawyers actively support their communities and provide advocacy at the national, state and local levels on issues that support the U.S. tort system. Founded in 1998, Romanucci & Blandin is widely recognized for representing plaintiffs in numerous practice areas including: personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, pharmaceutical, mass torts, civil rights, police misconduct, excessive force, aviation, product liability and premises liability. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.

About Wise Morrissey
Wise Morrissey is committed to helping our clients secure just compensation when they or a family member have been wrongfully or negligently harmed by medical care, a product or an accident. We take pride in handling each case to meet the unique needs of our clients and the unique circumstances of their injury and loss. Our lawyers represent victims in all areas of wrongful death and negligence tort liability ranging from workplace accidents to medical malpractice and from aviation to trucking and transportation negligence. Our lawyers have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients and our firm is regularly recognized as one of the top firms in Chicago. For more information about Wise Morrissey, please visit our website at www.wisemorrissey.com or call (312) 580-2040