“Too Anti-Business for New York”: ATRA Calls on Illinois Gov. Pritzker to Veto SB 328
Experts say bill would allow out-of-state lawsuits in Illinois courts, threaten 208,000 jobs, and spark constitutional challenge
(La., filed September 19, 2022): Arguing that the courts must serve as gatekeepers against artificially-inflated medical expenses and other abusive litigation practices. Louisiana courts have adopted and applied a narrowly tailored application of the collateral source rule that properly conforms with the compensatory goal of tort recovery.
Experts say bill would allow out-of-state lawsuits in Illinois courts, threaten 208,000 jobs, and spark constitutional challenge
Retroactive Changes Would Expose Businesses to New Liabilities, Cost Jobs, Damage Business Climate
SB 26 Would Expand Court Jurisdiction, Drive Away Businesses, and Raise Costs for Residents
Lawmakers Urged to Resist Trial Bar’s Pressure to Expand Liability
ATRA Warns of Potential Litigation Onslaught Under Trial Lawyer RFK, Jr.’s Leadership
SB 30 Aims to Lower Costs, Support Job Growth