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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 — February 2026
- Audit Trails and the Scope of Medical Record Discovery in Illinois
- Second District Holds That the Amount Paid Pursuant to a High-Low Agreement Falls Within the Scope of the Illinois Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act
- When Does the Deliberate Encounter Exception Apply to an Open and Obvious Condition?
- Wilcox v. Advocate Condell Is a Roadmap To Litigate System-Based Institutional Negligence
- Practical Tips and Reminders From a Fifth-Year Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney
- 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting Photos
Recent Related Cases
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Gender Violence Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Doe v. TK Behavioral, LLC, 2026 IL App (1st) 251028 (March 18, 2026) 3d Div./Cook Co. (ROCHFORD) Reversed and remanded. -
Prison Litigation Reform Act | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Boyce v. Cox, No. 24-1796 (March 17, 2026) (PRYOR) Reversed in part, affirmed in part, remanded. -
State Lawsuit Immunity Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Paulinski v. Link, 2026 IL App (1st) 250326 (March 17, 2026) 2d Div./Cook Co. (D.B. WALKER) Certified question answered; cause remanded. -
Service of Process | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Hernandez v. Ruiz, 2026 IL App (1st) 232519 (March 16, 2026) 1st Div./Cook Co. (COBBS) Affirmed. -
Workers' Compensation Act | 3d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Heiden v. Village of Westmont, 2026 IL App (3d) 250071 (March 5, 2026) DuPage Co. (ANDERSON) Reversed and remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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April 8Online
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April 10Chicago
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April 15Online
Other Events
- March 25, 2026 | | Hybrid
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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