Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Recent News About Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch
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I-LAW supports legislation for oversight in asbestos claims; But 'double dipping' law not likely to get chance in Illinois, Akin says
Companies have put billions of dollars into asbestos trust funds that are designed to compensate victims of conditions that have been caused by exposure to asbestos, and due to slack oversight, there are often opportunities for fraud to occur. -
I-LAW hosts lawsuit reform rally in Springfield; ITLA responds that lawsuit abuse is not a problem
Legal reform supporters gathered in Springfield today to lobby legislators in support of Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to stop "venue shopping." -
I-LAW: Judges' actions 'game' the system; Baricevic: Election or retention - either way public decides
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch rallied outside the St. Clair County courthouse last week to protest the actions of three local judges the group says are "gaming" the system. -
Tort reform group doesn't see comprehensive Illinois budget deal anytime soon
MARION – An Illinois watchdog group that has championed the causes of litigation reform and ending lawsuit abuse doesn’t see a comprehensive state budget accord on the horizon anytime soon. -
Throw the penalty flag on St. Clair County judges
The actions of these judges simply underscores why St. Clair County and neighboring Madison County continue to be ranked among the worst court jurisdictions in the country. -
Yahoo TCPA ruling in NDIL sets 'disturbing' precedent, critic says; Former judge Callis represent plaintiffs in similar SDIL case
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch contends that a federal court ruling allowing a group of Sprint customers to proceed with a class action lawsuit against Yahoo sets a disturbing precedent. -
U.S. Chamber releases most frivolous lawsuits for 2015
The copyright fight over a monkey’s selfies and damages sought from a family hug topped the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual list of the most frivolous lawsuits. -
ATRA: Madison County #5 'Judicial Hellhole' in country; Report cites asbestos 'rocket docket' and billion dollar tobacco case
Madison County was once again named to the American Tort Reform Association’s “Top Five Judicial Hellholes” in the country - thanks in large part to what the group calls an asbestos “rocket docket.” -
Stool lawsuit says a lot about Madison County
Most people, if they sat on a small stool and it collapsed, would get up, brush themselves off and maybe return the stool for a new one. -
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch calls Nader's Tort Museum frivolous
Created by Ralph Nader and built in his hometown of Winsted, Ct., the American Museum of Tort Law is a shrine to the law of personal injury. -
I-LAW criticizes judiciary during 'Lawsuit Abuse Awareness' rallies
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch Executive Director Travis Akin leveled a stinging rebuke of the courts in St. Clair and Madison counties today over recent moves made by judges. Akin called the decisions of Twentieth Circuit judges John Baricevic, Robert Haida and Robert LeChien to run for election rather than retention -
Survey says Madison, Cook counties, state of Illinois, rank among worst environments for lawsuits in country
The courts of Cook and Madison counties, as well as the state of Illinois, have again ranked very poorly in the eyes of business leaders, a survey says, hampering the state’s economic growth, reducing the state’s tax haul, and making it more difficult to pay Illinois’ bills and provide needed public services, according to Ill. -
Madison County board members join I-LAW to support Rauner's 'Turnaround' agenda
Local lawmakers are standing with tort reform group Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) to revive discussion of a sticking point in a two month old state budget impasse. Madison County board members Tom McRae (R-14) and Mick Madison (R-5) joined I-LAW's executive director Travis Akin on Tuesday to support passage of venue reform, a key component of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda. -
Perils of running for retention: 60 percent threshold can make sitting judges vulnerable
The campaign to remove Justice Lloyd Karmeier from office in November 2014 was fierce, expensive, and relatively brief, but mostly it proved how vulnerable sitting judges can be when it comes time for voters to renew their contracts. -
More than 300 Madison County asbestos cases set for trial this week settle
Each of the 316 asbestos cases set for trial this week in Madison County have settled. -
I-LAW thanks Rauner for staying the course
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch,(I-LAW) presented Gov.Bruce Rauner with an oversized “Thank You” card on behalf of I-LAW’s 20,000 supporters for his efforts to push for lawsuit reforms in Illinois. -
I-LAW backs petition supporting Rauner’s lawsuit reform
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch is urging Illinois residents to sign a petition thanking and supporting Gov. Bruce Rauner in his pursuit of lawsuit reform. -
THEIR VIEW: Lawsuit reforms proposed by Governor Rauner will create jobs in Illinois
Governor Bruce Rauner’s call for reasonable lawsuit reforms represents a vital step in an economic comeback in Illinois. The time for lawsuit reform is long overdue.