Denning and Redmond-Mattucci Secure Summary Judgment in COVID-19 Negligence Cases

Congratulations to Michael Denning and Emma Grace Redmond‑Mattucci on securing summary judgment for both a hospital client and a nurse practitioner in negligence cases arising from medical treatment provided in April 2020, during the earliest and most uncertain days of the COVID‑19 pandemic.

The court granted summary judgment based on the broad immunity established under Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020‑19, recognizing the vital protections afforded to healthcare providers delivering care under extraordinary and unprecedented conditions.

These results reflect not only a strong command of the evolving legal landscape surrounding pandemic‑related immunity but also the thoughtful, strategic advocacy required to defend healthcare professionals and institutions facing claims tied to this critical period.