Portrait of David W. Ybarra

David W. Ybarra

Partner | Partner-in-Charge, Southern Illinois

dybarra@ubglaw.com
Southern Illinois – 618.239.3615

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  • Toxic Tort. Represented a national brake and muffler manufacturer in an asbestos case in Madison County, Illinois. After seven days of trial, which included significant pre-trial motion practice, opening statements, and cross-examination of several expert witnesses, his client was dismissed from the case.
  • Premises Liability. Obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability action in St. Clair County, Illinois, and summary judgment in Wabash County, Illinois.
  • Construction Litigation. Obtained a favorable defense verdict in a breach-of-contract case against a general contractor for alleged construction defects in Madison County, Illinois.
  • Health Care Litigation. Obtained summary judgment for hospital administrators in an action alleging disclosure of confidential health information in Jackson County, Illinois.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a favorable result in the Illinois Supreme Court in an action alleging spoliation of evidence against an insurance company.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a defense verdict in a breach-of-contract lawsuit in St. Clair County, Illinois.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a very favorable settlement in a negligence claim resulting in a meaningful payment for the client.

Experience

  • Toxic Tort. Represented a national brake and muffler manufacturer in an asbestos case in Madison County, Illinois. After seven days of trial, which included significant pre-trial motion practice, opening statements, and cross-examination of several expert witnesses, his client was dismissed from the case.
  • Premises Liability. Obtained a defense verdict in a premises liability action in St. Clair County, Illinois, and summary judgment in Wabash County, Illinois.
  • Construction Litigation. Obtained a favorable defense verdict in a breach-of-contract case against a general contractor for alleged construction defects in Madison County, Illinois.
  • Health Care Litigation. Obtained summary judgment for hospital administrators in an action alleging disclosure of confidential health information in Jackson County, Illinois.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a favorable result in the Illinois Supreme Court in an action alleging spoliation of evidence against an insurance company.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a defense verdict in a breach-of-contract lawsuit in St. Clair County, Illinois.
  • Commercial Litigation. Obtained a very favorable settlement in a negligence claim resulting in a meaningful payment for the client.