Emily Louise Hussey

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Attorney

  Firm Name

  Reed Smith LLP
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Obtained on behalf of a large telecommunications client, a dismissal with prejudice for lack of personal jurisdiction in an action brought in Illinois state court involving the construction of telecommunication towers in several states.
  Obtained a trial verdict in excess of $700, 000 in favor of a restoration company on claims involving breach of contract.
  Defended
  obtained dismissal of an action brought against an emergency medical service provider for negligence under the Illinois Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act.
  Obtained a default verdict in favor of a corporate client for claims of breach of contract, account stated
  professional negligence arising out of faulty construction of a medical center.
  Obtained a not-guilty jury verdict in favor of an individual client after a two-week trial on claims of professional negligence where the plaintiff asked for damages in excess of $3 million.
  Obtained a not-guilty jury verdict in favor of an individual client after a one-week trial on claims of professional negligence where the plaintiff asked for damages in excess of $1 million.
  Defended three appeals to the Illinois Appellate Court, including a summary judgment ruling in favor of a large automobile manufacturer on claims of tort liability.
  Obtained dismissal of professional malpractice claims brought against a legal professional arising out of the creation of a family trust.