
PRACTICES
Insurance DefenseGeneral Litigation
Governmental & Municipality Law & Litigation
EDUCATION
- Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
- J.D.
- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
- B.S., Criminal Justice
ADMISSIONS
- Illinois, 1993
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois
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Dismissal with Prejudice – Civil Rights in Dog Bite Case
Kimberlee Massin and Cara M. RafanelliApril 2023BVH obtains dismissal with prejudice in favor of municipality and law enforcement officers in a case alleging violation of plaintiff’s civil rights when officers responded to reports of a dog at large and attacking citizens, ultimately dispatching the dog while it was attacking plaintiff.
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Dismissal with Prejudice - Dram Shop Act/Voluntary Undertaking
Kimberlee Massin and Carrie LindenDecember 2016BVH secures dismissal with prejudice of tavern in voluntary undertaking claim
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Summary Judgment Granted - Slip & Fall
Kimberlee Massin and Denise N. KruseDecember 2016BVH prevails on summary judgment on behalf of client when plaintiff allege she slipped and fell on grease.
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Dismissal without Discovery or Motion Practice - Dram Shop
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Kimberlee MassinNovember 2015BVH secures dismissal of liquor manufacturer in dram shop claim prior to any responsive pleading or discovery.
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Dismissal - Failure to Diligently Obtain Service of Process
Kimberlee Massin and Carrie LindenOctober 2014Kimberlee Massin and Carrie Linden obtained dismissal of a claim where Plaintiff was not diligent in securing service of process on Defendant.
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Jury Verdict - Not Guilty for Death Claim under Dram Shop Act
Lori A. Vanderlaan, Kimberlee Massin, and Carrie LindenJanuary 2013BVH obtains defense jury verdict in favor of Defendant social club in a death claim brought under the Dram Shop Act.
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Dismissal - Dram Shop Act and Impaired Minor Act
Lori A. Vanderlaan and Kimberlee MassinJune 2012BVH obtains dismissal of a Dram Shop Act claim and a negligence claim pursuant to the Drug and Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act (“Impaired Minor Act") against a liquor store.