Case Results

At The Karlin Law Firm, LLC, we are committed to obtaining meaningful results for our clients through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Every case is unique, and every client’s circumstances are different. While past results do not guarantee future outcomes, the following examples reflect our commitment to representing victims of school sexual abuse, school bullying, institutional negligence, personal injury, and complex civil litigation throughout Illinois.

School Sexual Abuse, Bullying & Institutional Negligence

$2,000,000 Settlement – Teacher Sexual Abuse of Elementary School Students

Our firm helped secure a confidential $2 million settlement on behalf of students who were sexually abused by a teacher at an Illinois elementary school. The case involved allegations that the school failed to protect vulnerable students from sexual abuse and failed to take appropriate action to prevent further harm.

$1,000,000 Settlement – Teacher Sexual Abuse of High School Student

Successfully represented a student who was sexually abused by a high school teacher, resulting in a nearly $1 million settlement. The case involved allegations of institutional negligence, failure to supervise, and failure to protect a student from sexual abuse while under the school’s care.

$450,000 Settlement – Teacher Corporal Punishment & Emotional Abuse

Successfully negotiated a $450,000 settlement on behalf of a student who suffered physical and emotional harm as a result of inappropriate corporal punishment and ongoing emotional abuse by a teacher. The case involved allegations of school misconduct and institutional failures to protect a student. The matter was successfully resolved before trial.

Personal Injury Results

$275,000 Settlement – Pedestrian Accident

Recovered $275,000 for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in a shopping center parking lot who suffered a fractured leg. The claim was resolved directly with the insurance carrier without the need for litigation.

$190,000 Settlement – Premises Liability

Recovered $190,000 for a client who sustained a fractured shoulder after falling on an unsecured floor covering inside a retail store. The matter was successfully resolved during pretrial mediation.

$40,000 Settlement – Motor Vehicle Collision

Recovered $40,000 for an Uber driver injured in a collision involving another motorist. The matter was resolved before litigation.

$25,000 Settlement – Uber Passenger Injury

Recovered $25,000 for an Uber passenger who sustained soft tissue injuries in a motor vehicle collision. The claim settled without filing suit.

$12,000 Recovery – Sidewalk Trip and Fall

Recovered $12,000 for a client injured after tripping on a defective sidewalk in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and suffered minor scrapes. The recovery was obtained through a pre-suit demand without litigation.

$15,000 Recovery – Civil Sexual Assault Claim

Recovered $15,000 for a sexual assault survivor through a civil demand after criminal charges were declined due to insufficient evidence. The matter was successfully resolved without filing a lawsuit.