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ILLINOIS STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS EXTENDED FOR RAPE VICTIMS
September 18th, 2007
On Monday, September 10, 2007, Governor Blagojevich signed House Bill 1462, which, under certain circumstances will extend the time period rape victims have to sue their attackers for money damages. Effective January 1, 2008, the new law will suspend the statute of limitations when the rape victim has been intimidated into remaining quiet. The new law came abo…
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FILE THOSE RULE 222 AFFADAVITS!!!
August 14th, 2007
The Fourth District Appellate Court of Illinois[Champaign County] recently came down with an opinon that will make Illinois personal injury attorneys check their complaints a little more closer. In Grady v. Machini[opinion filed on July 31, 2007] the plaintiff filed a complaint to recover damages for injuries she suffered in an auto accident. The complaint did…
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MENTAL SUFFERING DAMAGES ALLOWED UNDER NEW LAW
August 10th, 2007
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich recently legislation that will permit successful plaintiffs to receive jury awards for grief, sorrow and mental suffering in Wrongful Death cases. The new law finally allows the surviving spouse and next of kin to recover for their anguish over the loss of their loved one. Prior to passage of the law, family members couldnR…
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