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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 — April 2024
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Sabo v. Erickson, No. 21-3332 (April 30, 2024) (JACKSON-AKIWUMI) Vacated in part, affirmed in part, remanded. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Sun v. Xu, No. 23-1960 (April 25, 2024) (LEE) Affirmed in part and reversed in part. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Rodgers v. Rankin, No. 23-1220 (April 23, 2024) (HAMILTON) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
King v. El Paraiso Del Pacifico, Inc., 2024 IL App (2d) 230026 (April 9, 2024) Lake Co. (KENNEDY) Reversed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Schiller v. Homeservices of Illinois, LLC, 2024 IL App (3d) 220405 (April 9, 2024) DuPage Co. (ALBRECHT) Affirmed in part, vacated in part, reversed in part, remanded.
Upcoming CLE
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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