Jarrett v. McGhee: Limits on Illinois COVID Medical Immunity
A continuing disaster declaration did not establish immunity for July 2021 care. The Second District explains why a specific, supported State request…
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University of Illinois v. IWCC: Frozen Shoulder Benefits Upheld
A catering worker’s shoulder-injury award survived conflicting medical opinions and inconsistent records. Here is why the evidence supported the decision—and…
Read articleBronstein v. Latin School: Illinois Bullying Lawsuit Explained
An Illinois appellate decision separates statutory bullying claims, factual causation, and the counselor-related claims that remained pending.
Read articleGeller v. Uber: Illinois Wrongful Death Claims Stay in Court
A spouse’s separate Uber agreement did not require arbitration of wrongful death claims arising from her husband’s ride. What Geller means for Illinois…
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Defining "Negligence" in a Civil Lawsuit
A person is negligent when he fails to do something that a reasonably careful person would do, or he does something that a reasonably careful person would not…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Final Part
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the final part in a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 3
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the third part in a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 2
Informed consent is theory of liability in medical malpractice cases. This is the second part of a multipart series on informed consent. The purpose of this…
Read articleInformed Consent in Medical Malpractice, Part 1
This is the first section in a multipart series on informed consent. Informed consent is a theory of liability applicable to some medical malpractice cases.…
Read articleIs Drinking and Driving a Reckless Act?
The term “reckless” has a special meaning in Illinois civil law. The law views a reckless act as a more serious offense than a negligent act. Drinking and…
Read articleIs an Illinois Landowner Liable for an Injury Caused by a Fall on Ice?
Whether a landowner is liable for an injury caused by someone falling on ice or snow depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Like most areas of…
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