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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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Insurance Coverage | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Great West Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co., No. 24-1258 & 24-1259 (February 11, 2026) (PRYOR) Affirmed. -
Duty | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Martin v. Fifth Third Bank, National Association, 2026 IL App (1st) 250705 (February 3, 2026) 2d Div./Cook Co. (VAN TINE) Reversed and remanded. -
Jury Deliberations
Illinois Supreme Court / Civil
Schilling v. Quincy Physicians and Surgeons Clinic, S.C., 2026 IL 131411 (January 23, 2026) (ROCHFORD) Affirmed. -
Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Thompson v. Centegra Management Services, Inc., 2026 IL App (2d) 240667 (January 22, 2026) McHenry Co. (KENNEDY) Reversed. -
Product Liability | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Hillman v. The Toro Co., No. 24-2865 (January 21, 2026) (HAMILTON) Reversed in part, affirmed in part, remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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February 25Online
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March 3Online
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March 11Online
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March 11Online
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March 17Online
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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