News & Events
Wisconsin Law Journal reports on $4 million products liability settlement
March 1, 2010
Wisconsin Law Journal
The Wisconsin Law Journal recently reported on the settlement which Habush attorneys Dan Rottier and Chris Rogers obtained for Alan Szuta who was catastrophically injured in an accident involving a Hendrix J.B. Quick Coupler machine. Click here for more information.
Habush Habush & Rottier Employees Give Child Safety Seat Presentation
Ken Jarvis and Kate Novotny from Habush Habush & Rottier gave a child safety seat presentation to a group of parents at the Guadalupe Head Start in Milwaukee.
Bus crash suit settled for $3 million
January 15, 2010
chippewa.com
The major court battles stemming from the Chi-Hi band bus crash may have already been fought. The final result for the two major lawsuits: Whole Foods Market Group agreeing to pay $3 million to crash victim Brian Collicott and $1.55 million to the estate of Branden Atherton, whose family had brought a wrongful death claim. Read the full story.
Habush Habush & Rottier Explores "Extranet" Possibilities
November 2, 2009
The attorneys of the Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. law firm are looking into the possibilities of a new system known as extranet, which would allow clients to instantly look up information about their cases, from billing information to case files to complaints and discovery requests.
The firm will be testing the viability of the system over the next year. Personal injury attorney Donald H. Slavik noted that Habush, Habush & Rottier must first ascertain that the system is both secure and easy for attorneys and clients to use. The firm wants to be certain that there will be no breaches of attorney-client privilege.
"We're a contingent fee-based firm and productivity is of vital importance," he said. "A system has to be attorney-proof in the sense that it should prevent any mistakes and breaches of confidentiality automatically." Read the full article.
Habush, Habush & Rottier Leads Way on Toyota Lawsuit
November 2, 2009
Toyota Motors recently issued a recall on about 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to sudden and unexplained acceleration accidents. The recall was spurred by a crash in August which killed the four people riding in a Lexus ES 350 in San Diego.
However, several plaintiff's law firms, including Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C., allege that the problem is a much more deep-seated. According to Donald H. Slavik, an engineer and lawyer at the firm, tests indicate that the problem is not a simple one of the throttle being caught in floor mats, but is due in part to an electronic throttle control problem. While some floor mats are indeed causing problems, they say, this is masking the more serious problem caused by the electronic throttle.
Although more tests need to be done before these issues are confirmed, Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. is investigating the ultimate cause of these crashes. Read the full article.
Click here to see Donald Slavik on ABC News.
Benson settles civil suits in fatal crash
October 20, 2009
jsonline.com
Former physician Mark M. Benson, sentenced to 30 years in prison for the crash that killed three people and injured two others, has settled two civil lawsuits filed against him for $3,670,000 plus unspecified punitive damages. Read the full story.
Wisconsin Law Journal reports on $17.3 million medical malpractice settlement
October 19, 2009
Wisconsin Law Journal
The Wisconsin Law Journal recently reported on the tragic case of Shelbey Bomkamp, who was only 6 years old when the mistakes of a surgeon left her wheelchair-bound, brain-damaged, and unable to talk. Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. helped her family secure a settlement of over $17 million. Read the story here.
Habush Habush & Rottier donates $5,000 to West Bend Fire Department
September 16, 2009
West Bend Daily News
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. donated $5,000 to the West Bend Fire Department to help buy GPS units for advanced life support-intercept vehicles. Read the full story.
Habush Habush & Rottier to get new Sheboygan office space
September 16, 2009
sheboyganpress.com
A law office will occupy the first floor of the historic C. Reiss Coal Co. headquarters building. The Sheboygan Plan Commission on Tuesday approved a site plan for Habush, Habush & Rottier to construct 1,990 square feet of office space on the first level of the Reiss building, 1011 S. Eighth St. Read the full story.
Family of man killed by brush chipper settles with company
September 3, 2009
journaltimes.com
The family of a Pleasant Prairie man killed three years ago in a brush chipper accident has finalized a settlement agreement with the company that made the chipper. Read the full story.
Habush Habush & Rottier sponsors WAJ Event
September 10th & September 11th 2009
HHR is a sponsor for the 2nd annual WAJ Women's Caucus Seminar and Retreat in Wisconsin Dells on September 10 and 11, 2009. Brenda Sunby, Theresa Laughlin and Christine Genthner are all speaking at the event.
Habush Habush & Rottier Donates 100 Bicycle Safety Helmets
July 27th, 2009
On July 27, 2009, the Habush Habush & Rottier law firm's charitable foundation donated 100 bicycle safety helmets to the West Allis Police Department's National Night Out Community Festival.
During the festival, members of the firm helped the police department properly register citizens' bicycles and fit and distribute 225 free bicycle helmets. The West Allis Police Department wrote this letter to thank Habush Habush & Rottier for its contribution to the popular helmet giveaway program.
Daniel Rottier honored by Wisconsin Law Journal
May 20, 2009
wislawjournal.com
More than 350 people turned out Tuesday to help Wisconsin Law Journal honor the contributions and achievements of 25 outstanding Leaders in the Law. The Law Journal held its seventh annual celebration of lawyers and judges who have given of their time and talent to improve the practice of law, the justice system and the communities in which they live. Read the full story.
$17.3 million malpractice award is largest ever in Dane County
April 30, 2009
madison.com
Daniel Rottier represented the family of a young girl injured due to malpractice during a surgical procedure. Now 8 years old, Shelbey Bomkamp suffers from irreversible brain damage. Read the full story.
Habush Habush & Rottier sponsors Association for Women Lawyers event
April 22, 2009
Habush Habush & Rottier was a sponsor of the Association for Women Lawyer's Annual Women Judge's Night on April 22, 2009 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
$10 million awarded in hospital injury case
June 5, 2008
jsonline.com
A jury on Thursday awarded a former Mosinee man more than $10 million in damages for the catastrophic injuries he suffered as a result of a hospital procedure. Go to complete story.
$21 million settlement awarded in Ellison Bay explosion suit
May 14, 2008
greenbaypressgazette.com
The three children who watched their Door County vacation cabin burn, knowing their parents were inside and unable to get out, will receive a settlement worth more than $21 million, according to court documents. See full details.
Child Seat Safety Checkup
Is your child properly secured in his or her car seat? Eighty percent of children are not!
If you would like us to hold a free seminar or a check at your business, school, day care, fire department, or police station, please call us at 800-242-7205 or 414-271-0900. We would be happy to hold one anywhere in Wisconsin.
Over 75,000 Children Riding Safely with Donated Bicycle Helmets
Through its Charitable Funds, Habush Habush & Rottier gives away over 7,000 bicycle helmets per year in Wisconsin. The bicycle helmets are donated to police departments, schools and civil organizations for their safety days, which are usually held in the spring and summer. Please call us at 866-499-4700 for more information, or send an e-mail to Ricardo Perez.
Upcoming/Recent Speeches, Seminars & Authorship
Tim Trecek reveals his thoughts on maintaining a balanced life in the May 16 issue of Wisconsin Law Journal. See full story online.
Brenda Sunby authored the article "Taking Default Judgments Against Subrogated Carriers," which appeared in the spring 2008 issue of The Verdict, Wisconsin Association for Justice.
Brenda Sunby and Dave Sunby spoke to various groups about the McDonald's Coffee Spill case.
Chris Duesing gave a presentation on August 5, 2008 at Burlington High School called "Legal Consequences of Underage Drinking."
Tim Trecek spoke at the 2009 Annual Product Safety & Liability Conference, held in Brookfield on July 24 and 25, 2008. It was attended by manufacturers and risk managers from all over the world, including representatives from Canada and Germany. Mr. Trecek was the only plaintiff's attorney invited to speak during the two day conference.
D. James Weis spoke to the physicians at Stevens Point St. Michael's Hospital on malpractice on August 26.
Volunteer Work
June 14, 2008 -- Habush Habush & Rottier was a major sponsor of the MADD Walk where several Waukesha staff members participated. The Mothers Against Drunk Driving event raised nearly $50,000.
May 31, 2008 -- Habush Habush & Rottier staff's "Team Susan" completed the Susan Komen Race for the Cure in Madison.
May 3, 2008 -- "Team Habush" participated in the 2008 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5-K Walk at the Milwaukee Lakefront -- they raised $2,715. -- Night Out