Alerts8.23.23

Illinois Wrongful Death Plaintiffs Can Now Recover Punitive Damages

In Illinois, punitive damages previously were available in injury cases, but not in wrongful death cases

Effective Aug. 11, 2023, Illinois amended its Wrongful Death Act to permit punitive damages in actions for wrongful death.

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