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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 — May 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Open and Obvious Doctrine | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Stout v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 2026 IL App (2d) 250335 (October 16, 2026) Lake Co. (BIRKETT) Affirmed. -
Qualified Immunity | E.D. Wis.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Estate of Stinson v. Streicher, No. 22-3043 (October 14, 2026) (SYKES) Reversed and remanded. -
Premises Liability | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Kraeplin v. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., 2026 IL App (2d) 250495 (October 14, 2026) Kane Co. (SCHOSTOK) Reversed and remanded. -
Arbitration Clause | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
McLean v. Cary Senior Living, LLC, 2026 IL App (2d) 260174 (October 14, 2026) McHenry Co. (JORGENSEN) Reversed and remanded. -
Emergency Management Agency Act | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Jarrett v. McGhee, 2026 IL App (2d) 250474 (October 5, 2026) DeKalb Co. (MULLEN) Reversed and remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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November 10Online
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November 11Online
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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