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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.
(approved by the Section Council on October 15, 2010)
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — February 2022
Recent Related Cases
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Illinois Supreme Court / Civil
Dawkins v. Fitness International, LLC, 2022 IL 127561 (May 19, 2022) (MICHAEL J. BURKE) Appellate court judgment affirmed, circuit court judgment reversed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Lukanty v. Moglinicki, 2022 IL App (1st) 210794 (May 18, 2022) 3d Div./Cook Co. (GORDON) Reversed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Alave v. City of Chicago, 2022 IL App (1st) 210812 (May 18, 2022) 3d Div./Cook Co. (GORDON) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Wright v. Waukegan Community Unit School Dist. 60, 2022 IL App (2d) 210334 (May 10, 2022) Lake Co. (BRENNAN) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Aalbers v. LaSalle Hotel Properties, 2022 IL App (1st) 210494 (May 3, 2022) 2d Div. (FITZGERALD SMITH) Affirmed.
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- 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
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