Illinois Enacts Legislation Allowing Unlimited Pain-and-Suffering Compensation

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

😓 Illinois Enacts Legislation Allowing Unlimited Pain-and-Suffering Compensation.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow unlimited pain and suffering damages in wrongful death lawsuits. The bill, which has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker for approval, amends the Wrongful Death Act to permit civil litigants to receive punitive damages for pain and suffering. However, critics, including the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), argue that the legislation primarily benefits trial lawyers and may lead to increased truck insurance costs. While Illinois awaits the governor's decision, other states like Iowa and South Carolina are taking measures to limit damages awarded in lawsuits.

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