Clifford’sThe Center for Dis-
ability and Elder Law
elected Robert Clifford
as its recipient this
year of the Leonard A.
Ring Award in recogni-
tion of his sustained
commitment to sup-
porting legal services
on behalf of people
with disabilities.
“I am most hum-
bled by the Center’s
honoring me for work
that I feel is most
important in this state
and across the coun-
try,” Mr. Clifford said.
“Lawyers have to con-
tinue to work for the rights of the physically and mentally chal-
lenged to ensure they enjoy all of the rights of every American.”
Mr. Clifford received the honor at the organization’s Annual
Awards Recognition Reception in Chicago Oct. 26.
Corner
Final Judgment
For more million-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements this year obtained by attorneys at Clifford Law Offices, turn to back page.
Robert Clifford and Keith Hebeisen received
a $5.5 million settlement on behalf of the widow
and two daughters of a man who died after the
improper placement and removal of an oxygen
tube after surgery.
Ronald Friske, 50, underwent cervical spine surgery at Evanston Hospi-
tal in January, 1995. “This case is another reminder that medical negligence
occurs even at the best hospitals in the Chicago area,” Mr. Hebeisen said.
This tragedy would have been easily prevented with better communication.”
Drs. Hugh Gilbert and Robert Wegrzyn, employed by North Suburban
Anesthesiologists, paid $2.75 million. The hospital paid an additional
$2.75 million.
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Clifford Law Offices has been selected as a member of
the Steering Committee involving the crash of Alaska Airlines
Flight 261. Kevin Durkin has been designated as a member
of the Administration Management Committee and will
participate in all of the decision-making involving the lawsuits
of some 83 families who lost loved ones aboard the plane that
crashed into the Pacific Ocean earlier this year. Boeing Cor-
poration of Seattle, Washington, also is a named defendant.
The cases have been consolidated before a federal circuit court
judge in San Franc