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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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Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Doe v. Fritch, 2024 IL App (4th) 230585 (May 7, 2024) Winnebago Co. (HARRIS) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Jordan v. Macedo, 2024 IL App (1st) 230079 (May 3, 2024) 5th Div./Cook Co. (LYLE) Affirmed in part and reversed in part. -
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.
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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