Illinois HB1464 amends civil liability rules to change fault thresholds for joint and several liability.

HB1464 modifies the Code of Civil Procedure to alter the fault thresholds for joint and several liability in personal injury cases. Under the new law, any defendant whose fault is less than 50% of the total fault will be severally liable for all other damages. Conversely, any defendant whose fault is 50% or greater will be jointly and severally liable. This change applies to actions filed after the bill's effective date.

Illinois HB1464 amends civil liability rules to change fault thresholds for joint and several liability.

HB1464 modifies the Code of Civil Procedure to alter the fault thresholds for joint and several liability in personal injury cases. Under the new law, any defendant whose fault is less than 50% of the total fault will be severally liable for all other damages. Conversely, any defendant whose fault is 50% or greater will be jointly and severally liable. This change applies to actions filed after the bill's effective date.