Timothy D. McMahon

Industry Contributions

Tim has presented numerous legal seminars to clients on a variety of topics including premises liability, construction accident litigation, employer liability, employment practices, and compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.

Notable Cases

• Halvorsen v. The Sexton Group, Case No. 01 C 6959: A patron of a Chicago restaurant who suffered spinal injuries after falling down a flight of stairs brought suit against the client floor care company. Tim successfully secured a jury finding in favor of the client after presenting evidence including expert testimony about the coefficient friction of various flooring materials and floor care products.
• Kim v. Black Diamond Plumbing: In this case, plaintiffs involved in a high speed collision with a truck operated by the client plumbing company brought suit after sustaining multiple injuries. The jury found in favor of the client after hearing evidence including accident reconstruction analysis.
• Lowell v. Oswego Excavating Company: When a plaintiff brought suit after a catastrophic trucking accident, Tim helped his client avoid expensive litigation through a process of aggressive depositions that led to a grant of summary judgment for the client.
• Rummel v. Yazoo Manufacturing, 222 Ill. App. 3d 526, 583 N.E.2d 19, 164 Ill. Dec. 465 (1st Dist. 1991): Tim secured dismissal in this product liability lawsuit involving allegations of improper lawnmower design. The plaintiff incorporated a third-party suit against a high school, which was rejected by the Circuit Court under the statute of limitations of the Illinois Local Government Tort Immunity Act. The Appellate Court of Illinois later affirmed the Circuit Court’s dismissal of the third-party suit.
• Calderon v. Echo Products, 244 Ill. App. 3d 1085, 614 N.E.2d 140, 185 Ill. Dec. 6 (1st Dist. 1993): Tim significantly reduced exposure for his client when a plaintiff who brought suit against the manufacturer of a lawn trimmer after sustaining eye injuries was held largely responsible due to his disregard of instructions to wear safety goggles.

Community Involvement

Tim is involved in a wide range of community service initiatives, including:

• Volunteer Site Manager, Community Homeless Shelter Program (PADS)
• Coach, Arlington Heights Youth Basketball Association
• Fund Raiser, St. James Church and St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights
• Parents Club Member, St. Viator High School
• U.S. Air Force Academy Programs

Professional Affiliations

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association (including membership in the Circuit Court, Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation, Judicial Evaluation and Tort Litigation Committees)
• Illinois Association of Defense Counsel
• Defense Research Institute