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10/16/2026

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Michael Bonamarte explains what the Office of Inspector General found: some nursing homes are adding schizophrenia diagnoses to residents’ charts to justify giving them antipsychotic drugs. Those residents then aren’t counted in a quality measure that factors into the facility’s star rating.

These drugs carry serious risks for older adults, especially those with dementia, including falls, stroke, and death. Investigators also found that families often weren’t told when a new diagnosis was added.

If your loved one seems more sedated than usual or their behavior has changed, ask the facility which medication changed, why, and whether a new diagnosis was added to their chart.

If you have questions about your loved one’s care, you can DM us, call 312-332-2872, or text 844-781-1274.

Partner Seth Cardeli is headed to New Orleans in January to teach at American Association for Justice’s Advanced Deposit...
10/14/2026

Partner Seth Cardeli is headed to New Orleans in January to teach at American Association for Justice’s Advanced Depositions College.

This one is for trial lawyers who already have depositions behind them. Seth is one of 15 faculty members from the U.S. and Canada, and over three days and seven workshops attendees practice things like establishing the standard of care with a defense witness and handling a witness who won’t give a straight answer.

January 15 to 17 at the Omni Royal Orleans. If you’ll be there, find Seth and say hello!

Register here: https://www.justice.org/resources/events/2027-advanced-depositions-college

10/12/2026

Margaret Battersby Black sometimes hears clients apologizing for sending her too much information, or information they aren't sure she needs. Her advice is always to send it anyway: It's up to the attorney to determine how it's relevant and how to use it.

It might be a witness, or a conversation with someone who can back up part of your case. It might be a doctor you saw only once and forgot to mention, or an email, text message, or photograph you found.

It's always better to give more information and assume the person on the other end of the phone doesn't have it yet.

We are proud to share that Paul Connery, partner at Levin & Perconti, has been recognized by TopVerdict, which ranked hi...
10/09/2026

We are proud to share that Paul Connery, partner at Levin & Perconti, has been recognized by TopVerdict, which ranked his $12.2 million nursing home verdict the 74th highest wrongful death verdict in the nation for 2025.
The verdict was for the family of Shirley Adams, a 79-year-old mother of five who passed away in a nursing home as a result of inadequate staffing and care planning.
This is the largest Nursing Home Result in Illinois history, and the verdict underscores a simple truth: nursing homes must be held accountable when they fail the people they’re entrusted to protect.

Levin & Perconti remains committed to fighting for families harmed by negligence and to driving real accountability across Illinois’ long-term care system.

Congratulations, Paul!

In her recent feature in Law Bulletin Media’s “The Legal Buzz,” Partner Jaime Koziol Delaney said, “The relationships we...
10/08/2026

In her recent feature in Law Bulletin Media’s “The Legal Buzz,” Partner Jaime Koziol Delaney said, “The relationships we build with our clients often last long after their cases are over.” This rings true for so many cases we handle at Levin & Perconti.

We are beyond grateful to have worked with this family and to have helped them reach a settlement in the wake of tragedy. There is no greater satisfaction than growing close to a family and keeping in touch as the years go on.

Congratulations to partner Cari Silverman on 15 years at Levin & Perconti!Cari, we've had the pleasure of watching you g...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to partner Cari Silverman on 15 years at Levin & Perconti!

Cari, we've had the pleasure of watching you grow from associate attorney to partner.

In your time at L&P, you've played a prominent role in landmark cases, including a record-breaking $40 million birth injury verdict, a $27 million birth injury settlement, and a $12 million verdict for failure to diagnose lung cancer.

Your skills as a young lawyer did not go unnoticed, and in 2014 Law Bulletin Media named you one of its 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch. After honing those skills as a litigator, you added intake supervisor to your list of undertakings, making sure potential cases are handled with respect, thoroughness, and special attention to detail.

Thank you, Cari, for all you have done for Levin & Perconti. Here's to 15 more! 🎉

10/06/2026

Michael Bonamarte discusses a case where a patient's concerns were dismissed by medical professionals, leading to catastrophic outcomes and, eventually, his death.

After being given warfarin post-surgery, our client told his providers he was also taking Tylenol and worried the two might interact. His concern was dismissed.

When he later called the hospital about blood in his urine, a sign of internal bleeding, he was worked up for an infection instead of being checked for a reaction to his blood thinner. By the time it was addressed, the bleeding required an emergency tracheostomy. He never recovered from it, and he died years later from complications of a drug interaction he had raised himself.

Patients know when something feels off. When a medication concern comes up, it should be taken seriously right away, not brushed aside.

If a loved one's medication concern was brushed aside and something went wrong, our team is here to talk through what happened. Reach us by DM, call 312-332-2872, or text 844-781-1274.

10/01/2026

Margaret Battersby Black was in court for the sentencing in the criminal case involving our client, and one detail stayed with her. The survivors, who were 12, 13 and 17 when they were abused, were allowed to testify with an emotional support animal beside them. The defense called that unfair. The judge disagreed, noting the animal was out of the jury's view and completely quiet, so it could not have affected their judgment. It was a reminder of just how brave these survivors were to take the stand.

Levin & Perconti was proud to sponsor Equip for Equality ‘s 40th anniversary celebration this week. Managing Partners Mi...
09/30/2026

Levin & Perconti was proud to sponsor Equip for Equality ‘s 40th anniversary celebration this week. Managing Partners Michael Bonamarte and Margaret Battersby Black joined the event honoring 40 years of advancing the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois.

We appreciate Equip for Equality's commitment to standing up for the vulnerable and are glad to share in that work. It's a cause that guides how we advocate for our clients with disabilities, and one we support alongside the organizations leading it in our community.

Thank you, Equip for Equality, for empowering people with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families. 💙

09/29/2026

A criminal conviction is not the end of accountability.

Margaret Battersby Black explains how the standard of proof differs in civil court and what the criminal verdict means for our case against Aunt Martha's and Alert Security, the institutions responsible for protecting these children.

If you or someone you love was harmed in foster care or a group home, or you suspect abuse, we're here to listen.

Reach us through DM, by calling 312-332-2872, or by texting 844-781-1274.

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