Illinois HB3313 amends civil procedure to limit discovery in personal injury cases against motor vehicle operators.
Illinois HB3313 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to restrict discovery in personal injury cases against motor vehicle operators. Specifically, it prohibits plaintiffs from taking discovery if the total damages sought are equal to or less than the minimum liability insurance required by the Illinois Vehicle Code. In such cases, parties must disclose all documents they intend to introduce into evidence at trial. The changes apply to actions commenced or pending after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
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