SB2626

Illinois SB2626 modifies joint and several liability rules in tort cases.

Illinois SB2626 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to change how liability is assigned in tort cases involving bodily injury, death, or property damage. It specifies that any defendant whose fault is less than 25% of the proximate cause of the injury or damage is severally liable for non-medical damages. Conversely, any defendant whose fault is 25% or greater is jointly and severally liable for non-medical damages. The bill also removes certain jury instructions regarding fault and liability, effective for causes of action accruing on or after the bill's effective date.