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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 — January 2023
- The Investiture of Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford
- Evidence of the Inability to have Children in a Wrongful Death Claim Involving the Loss of a Child
- 10 Tips for an Effective Direct Examination
- Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled People
Recent Related Cases
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Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Milton v. The Boeing Co., 2023 IL App (1st) 220647 (February 3, 2023) 6th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Blagden v. McMillin, 2023 IL App (4th) 220238 (January 26, 2023) Fulton Co. (DOHERTY) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Supreme Court / Civil
Duniver v. Clark Material Handling Co., 2023 IL 128141 (January 20, 2023) (HOLDER WHITE) Appellate court judgment affirmed, circuit court judgment reversed, cause remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Bland v. Q-West, Inc., 2023 IL App (2d) 210683 (January 11, 2023) Kendall Co. (McLAREN) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Slanger v. Advanced Urgent Care, Ltd., 2022 IL App (1st) 211579 (December 30, 2022) 6th Div./Cook Co. (C.A. WALKER) Reversed and remanded.
Upcoming CLE
Other Events
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Tort Law Section MeetingFebruary 23, 2023Zoom
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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