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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 — June 2024
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Mesenbring v. Rollins, Inc., No. 23-2473 (June 28, 2024) (KIRSCH) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Hulsh v. Hulsh, 2024 IL App (1st) 221521 (June 28, 2024) 6th Div./Cook Co. (TAILOR) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Echols v. Johnson, No. 22-3230 (June 27, 2024) (SCUDDER) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Williams v. Village of Berkeley, 2024 IL App (1st) 231481 (June 27, 2024) 4th Div./Cook Co. (HOFFMAN) Reversed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Davis v. Advocate Health and Hospitals, Corp., 2024 IL App (1st) 231396 (June 14, 2024) 6th Div./Cook Co. (TAILOR) 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
Leadership
![2014-15 Tort Law Dinner following a Section Council meeting](/sites/default/files/sections/tortlaw/2015-04-10tortcouncil330.jpg)
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