Thomas J. Pontikis
Practice Areas:
Commercial Litigation,
Product Liability,
Insurance Coverage,
Toxic Tort
Biography:
Thomas Pontikis is a partner with over 18 years of experience in state and federal courts, representing plaintiffs and defendants. His practice includes prosecuting and defending commercial claims, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury and toxic tort actions, and products liability claims.
Education:
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1986
DePaul University, B.A., with honors, 1983
Bar Admissions:
Illinois (1986)
Recognitions and Listings:
Selected by peers as Illinois Leading Lawyer for Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Insurance Coverage & Reinsurance Law, and Personal Injury Defense Law: General and Products Liability Defense Law
Professional Memberships:
Illinois State Bar Association
Additional Bar Admissions:
U.S. District Court for Northern District of Illinois
Pro hac vice Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa
Representative Cases:
Doe v. General Electric, et al, Cook County, IL. Represented General Electric in breast implant cases pending in Illinois. Cases dismissed based on summary judgment in federal litigation.
General Electric Welding Rod Litigation. Represented General Electric in individual and class action lawsuits involving product liability and conspiracy claims based on alleged defective welding products Cases were pending in courts in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Flores, et al v. CNA & Cushman and Wakefield of Illinois. Represented Cushman and Wakefield of Illinois in a premises liability case where plaintiffs sued for the death of Ms. Flores who was killed while walking with her daughter on a street in downtown Chicago. Case settled by CNA for $18 million.
Scheldt v. Terminix, Champaign County, Illinois. Represented Terminix in a product liability/toxic tort case for alleged improper application of Dursban allegedly causing two plaintiffs to suffer multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome. Result not guilty for client.