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Category Archives: Tort

Police & Fire Departments Can Be Sued

Posted on 01/23/2016 by Cal SkinnerJanuary 22, 2016
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The Cook County Record is reporting a significant change in Illinois law made by the state Supreme Court Friday. Here’s the headline from the article: Divided IL Supreme Court tosses rule protecting police, fire depts from lawsuits, says rule outdated, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ambulance, EMT, Fire Department, Fire Protection District, Law Suit, Police, Tort | 7 Replies

Rauner on Lawsuit Reform

Posted on 05/28/2015 by Cal SkinnerMay 28, 2015
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A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Turnaround Agenda Testimony as Prepared for Delivery Richard Goldberg, Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs Senate Judiciary Committee May 28, 2015 Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee – I am pleased to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce Rauner, Reform, Richard Goldberg, Tort | Leave a reply

A Case That Could Have Threatened Horror Movie Makers Had It Been in Illinois

Posted on 01/26/2013 by Cal SkinnerJanuary 26, 2013
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A couple of decades ago when Will County’s Ed Petka was in the Illinois General Assembly, he passed a bill to create a new tort. His law would cover crimes committed that were inspired by movies, TV shows and probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Court Case, Ed Petka, Halloween, Movie, Murder, Tort | 1 Reply
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