Brian G. Cunningham Accomplishments:

Erik Nielsen and Brian Cunningham obtain a multi-million dollar recovery in a catastrophic loss at a specialized manufacturing plant
Mr. Nielsen and Mr. Cunningham recently settled a multi-million dollar subrogation case at mediation involving a failure and catastrophic explosion causing millions of dollars in property damage and resulting in a fatality. After extensive pre-suit investigation and lengthy fact and expert discovery, the partners were able to negotiate a hard-fought, successful settlement from multiple domestic and foreign defendants under theories of product liability, negligence and breach of contract. This result was also particularly challenging given the numerous coverage issues presented by the defendants' carrier.

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Brian Cunningham successfully represents charitable organization against architects and designers for construction errors, delays and cost overruns
Mr. Cunningham recently settled a claim for errors and omissions by an architect and its design team leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction errors, delays and cost overruns. He was able to conduct extensive pre-suit discovery and mediate the matter successfully while avoiding unnecessary expenses associated with protracted litigation. Mr. Cunningham was particularly satisfied with the outcome of this case knowing that the recovery was for a charitable organization with a long and proud history of giving back to the community.

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Brian Cunningham obtains summary judgment in trademark infringement claim
Mr. Cunningham obtained summary judgment in defense of a trademark infringement claim by a multi-billion dollar national corporation against a local, Chicago-area entrepreneur and also recently argued the matter before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in which numerous fact and legal issues under the Lanham Act were presented and argued by the parties.

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