Illinois HB1154 expands relief for civil rights violations to include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life.
Illinois HB1154 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to allow plaintiffs to be awarded all forms of relief available in tort actions, including emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of a normal life. It also allows for punitive damages. The bill applies to complaints filed after December 1, 1987, while older complaints follow previous rules.
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