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The mission of ISBA Tort Law Section
- To enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers who devote their time to the practice of tort law in all its substantive branches both on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants;
- To disseminate current tort law information, such as proposed legislation and case law to members and explain any impact it may have on members’ tort practices;
- To educate tort practitioners in the substantive branches of tort law through continuing legal education programs Tort Trends publications, and use of its listservs;
- To promote diversity among its membership;
- To encourage mentoring programs in conjunction with the young lawyers division encouraging and offering advise to younger lawyers desiring to investigate the practice of tort law;
- To promote and encourage the professional, civil, and ethical practice of tort law at all times; and
- To promote improvements in the tort system, to protect the rights of tort litigants, and ensure the administration of justice.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — April 2024
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Sun v. Xu, No. 23-1960 (April 25, 2024) (LEE) Affirmed in part and reversed in part. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Rodgers v. Rankin, No. 23-1220 (April 23, 2024) (HAMILTON) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
King v. El Paraiso Del Pacifico, Inc., 2024 IL App (2d) 230026 (April 9, 2024) Lake Co. (KENNEDY) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Schiller v. Homeservices of Illinois, LLC, 2024 IL App (3d) 220405 (April 9, 2024) DuPage Co. (ALBRECHT) Affirmed in part, vacated in part, reversed in part, remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Saunders v. Symphony Beverly, LLC, 2024 IL App (1st) 230996 (April 8, 2024) 1st Div./Cook Co. (FITZGERALD SMITH) Affirmed.
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Tools and Resources
- Tort Law discussion group is available to section members via the Tort Law community in ISBA Central
- The Tort Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
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