Weishaar and Booker Secure Favorable Ruling in Federal Indemnification Case

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Aaron G. Weishaar and Paris O. Booker recently secured a favorable ruling on behalf of their insurance client in an indemnification case before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. 

One of the defendants filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, stay the federal indemnification action, citing related marriage dissolution proceedings in Cook County.

The defendant argued that the federal court should defer to the state court proceedings under the Colorado River abstention doctrine. 

Paris presented oral argument on behalf of the client before Judge Jeannice W. Appenteng. Following oral argument, the court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss.

Participating Attorneys 

Aaron G. Weishaar is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. He represents clients in construction law, fidelity and surety bond claims and litigation, commercial litigation, and business disputes. Learn more about Aaron and his practice here. 

Paris O. Booker is an associate in Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office. Her practice includes commercial litigation and business disputes, intellectual property, professional liability, medical negligence, and entertainment and media law. Learn more about Paris and her practice here.