The recent surge in nuclear verdicts, defined as jury awards exceeding $10 million, has sent shockwaves through Illinois’ legal landscape. A study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that Illinois ranked sixth among states for the number of nuclear verdicts in personal injury and wrongful death cases, with Cook County Circuit Court hosting the majority of these cases. While the intention behind such verdicts may be to provide justice to victims, the repercussions are…
Illinois is known for its vibrant culture, diverse communities, and thriving businesses. However, there’s a hidden cost that every resident of the Chicago metropolitan region bears: the “tort tax.” A recent study commissioned by the Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (ICALA) has revealed that each person in the Chicago metropolitan region pays a substantial annual “tort tax” of $2,321. This tax directly results from the state’s problematic legal landscape, which drives up costs for everyone.…
