Chicago International vs. The Workers' Compenation Commission and Jose Calderon
On September 14, 2010, Jack Epstein argued the case of Chicago International vs. The Workers' Compensation Commission and Jose Calderon. On September 30, 2010, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District found in favor of Mr. Epstein's client, Jose Calderson. The swift victory - only two weeks after the argument was held - was testament of the great case presented by Jack Epstein and the Epstein law firm.
The case involved an injured worker who required back surgery. The company denied that the back injury had occurred on the job. The company's defense was that the worker had not complained about his back problems after seeing his family physician several times. The company also alleged that the injured worker had pre-existing back problems and did not suffer any new injury at work.
Attorney Jack Epstein fought hard and proved that the worker injured his back at work. You can hear the argument made by Mr. Epstein by going to the link below.
The Appellate Court Argument (Mr. Epstein's argument begins at the 15:00 minute mark as the company's attorney speaks first): http://163.191.183.117/court/AppellateCourt/Audio/2010/WorkersComp/091410_1-09-2064WC.mp3
Eladio Compres vs. GCC Drum, Inc.
Recently, Jack Epstein and members of the Epstein Law Firm obtained a $4 million jury award on behalf of Eladio Compres. The verdict was obtained after a four day trial in Federal Court before Federal District Court Judge Harry Leinenweber. Mr. Compres had suffered for years at the hands of his supervisors because of his race. The company had admitted the conduct but defended their actions by saying that it was done as a joke and not meant to affend Mr. Compres. Before trial, Mr. Compres was offered one dollar by the company to settle the case. The offer was rejected and Mr. Epstein obtained an award that included $900,000 for mental anguish damages, $1000,000 for lost wages and $3,000,000 for punititve damages - at the time the largest single plaintiff jury verdict in a race discrimination case.
Notably, Mr. Compres had visited several Chicago downtown lawyers who each refused to take his case saying there was no way that Mr. Compres could prove his case. Mr. Epstein was not afraid to take the case and win.