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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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Medical Studies Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Wickersheim v. Broderick, 2026 IL App (1st) 242195 (June 22, 2026) 1st Div./Cook Co. (FITZGERALD SMITH) Affirmed in part and vacated in part. -
Product Liability | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Zurbriggen v. Twin Hill Acquisition, Inc., No. 25-1963 (June 16, 2026) (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Tort Immunity Act | 3d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Alkafaween v. Village of New Lennox, 2026 IL App (3d) 250449 (June 15, 2026) Will Co. (PETERSON) Reversed and remanded. -
Wrongful Death | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Watson v. Mead Johnson & Company, LLC, 2026 IL App (5th) 240936 (June 12, 2026) St. Clair Co. (McHANEY) Reversed and remanded. -
Evidence | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Khouri v. Highland Park CVS, LLC, No. 25-2341 (June 11, 2026) (ST. EVE) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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June 25Online
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July 8Online
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September 15 to January 26Online
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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