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Matthew Luzadder is an associate in the firm's Chicago office. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, white-collar crime and products liability litigation. Mr. Luzadder actively practices in both Illinois and Florida.
Mr. Luzadder's experience includes litigation of adversary proceedings in bankruptcy; fraudulent transfer cases, toxic substance cases, including ethylene oxide and asbestos; false advertising; trade secrets; tortious interference; and various related commercial claims.
He represents management in employment actions both in the federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various state agencies in response to charges of discrimination. His experience includes the preparation of position statements, investigating claims of discrimination and participation in alternative dispute resolution. |
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Representative Experience:
Formerly served as member of the national litigation coordinating counsel team for a Fortune 500 company; work included the coordination and direction of local litigation counsel.
Participated on a defense team for Life Fitness in Quarta v. Life Fitness, which involved allegations that a defective treadmill caused severe and permanent injuries. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Life Fitness.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of Life Fitness in Kalfakis v. Life Fitness, in which the plaintiff alleged that he was injured as the result of a defective piece of strength equipment.
Participated on a defense team in a case in which the manufacturer's alleged negligence resulted in an above-the-knee amputation. A favorable settlement was reached while the jury was deliberating.
Represented large chemical manufacturer in litigation brought in Cook County, Illinois by multiple plaintiffs involving alleged exposure to ethylene oxide. Obtained summary judgment against all plaintiffs and in favor of chemical manufacturer.
Participated on a defense team that represented an individual accused of alleged payment of kickbacks to a medical equipment distribution company. Judge granted motion for judgment of acquittal at conclusion of government's case in chief.
Recently obtained a favorable settlement of an employment matter on behalf of a multi-national corporation. Plaintiff alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, discrimination, and retaliation. The case settled during the discovery phase of the litigation.
Currently representing an individual in an insider trading investigation. |
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Memberships and Associations:
Illinois State Bar Association
Florida Bar Association |
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Pro Bono:
Children's Oncology Services Inc. – advising the organization on the acquisition of a new facility and general corporate maintenance.
Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc. – regularly handles pro bono matters involving business disputes, including breach of contract, landlord/tenant law and insurance coverage. |
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Community Activities:
Chicago 2016 – U.S. Bid City for the 2016 Olympic Games, volunteer
Chicago Council on Global Affairs, member
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Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 2004
Florida, 2005
England & Wales, Solicitor, 2008
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Courts:
U.S. Court of Appeals – Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court – Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida |
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| Education:
Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington, J.D., 2004
Federal Communications Law Journal, articles editor
Sherman Minton Moot Court, problem editor and top oralist
Indiana University, B.A.J., 2001
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Office Location:
333 West Wacker Drive
26th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
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