Tressler attorneys Daniel R. Whiston and Xander M. Landy successfully defended parents in a negligent parental supervision lawsuit filed in Cook County, Illinois. A former teacher brought suit against her school district, several former students, and the students’ parents, arising out of the alleged misappropriation of the teacher’s private photos. The claims against the parents were premised on allegations that the child’s prior conduct made the alleged actions foreseeable to the parents.

After the close of discovery, Dan and Xander moved for summary judgment on behalf of the parents. They argued that the parents lacked knowledge of any specific prior conduct sufficient to place them on notice of the alleged behavior and that the parents were not in a position to control the child’s actions. The trial court agreed and granted summary judgment in favor of the parents.

“We are extremely happy to secure this outcome for our clients,”  said Xander M. Landy. “The ruling maintains the long-standing position that parents are not liable for the torts of their children merely because of the parent-child relationship.”

Congratulations to Dan and Xander on a terrific result!

About Daniel R. Whiston

Daniel R. Whiston is a partner in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. An experienced litigator, Daniel handles all aspects of trial work and has taken complex jury and bench cases to verdict. He also represents clients in high-stakes arbitrations involving significant financial and business risks. His experience spans the full litigation process, including case evaluation, pleadings, written discovery, and depositions to expert engagement, motion practice, trials, and appeals. Known for his thoughtful advocacy, Daniel combines careful preparation with strategic judgment to effectively protect his clients’ interests.

About Xander M. Landy

Xander M. Landy is an associate attorney and member of Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in Chicago. Xander focuses his practice on a wide range of complex civil litigation matters and has a depth of experience in the areas of general liability, including product defense and premise liability defense. He frequently handles trucking and transportation litigation, taking cases from inception to resolution. Xander also has experience defending against civil rights claims in Federal Court.

About Tressler LLP

Headquartered in Chicago, with ten offices located in six states, Tressler LLP is a national law firm comprised primarily of attorneys who devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance.

In addition, Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois, and has attorneys who represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law.

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