In Illinois, plaintiffs have an unfettered right to voluntarily dismiss a claim and refile it within one year. But plaintiffs only get to do that once. As such, plaintiffs are reluctant to use their voluntary dismissal unless absolutely necessary.  To preserve their right to the voluntary dismissal, many plaintiffs will resort to what our firm

In a memorable case, Brennan Burtker has prevailed before the Supreme Court of Illinois. After successfully representing a local hospital against allegations of failure to timely bury a stillborn fetus, the plaintiff sought review from the state’s highest court. In her petition, the plaintiff asked the court to expand the voluntary undertaking doctrine to compensate