“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
(U.S., filed April 23, 2018): Arguing that the Court should grant cert to clarify a clear circuit split. The Third Circuit’s novel theory of injury-by-inefficiency departs from fundamental principles of Article III standing, and if left undisturbed, the decision below will invite abusive class action litigation.
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