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Karmeier dissent: Healthcare crisis will not be solved by judiciary
2/4/2010 6:35 PM By Steve Korris

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SPRINGFIELD - Judges can restrain jurors in awarding damages but legislators can't, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 4.

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Strong reaction follows medical malpractice reform overturn
2/4/2010 11:46 AM By Ann Knef
In a 4-2 opinion, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the state's medical malpractice reform law.
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Caps are unconstitutional, Illinois Supreme Court rules
2/4/2010 9:27 AM By Ann Knef
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the state's medical malpractice reform law.
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Illinois medical malpractice opinion expected Feb. 4
2/2/2010 2:41 PM By Ann Knef
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to file its opinion Thursday on the constitutionality of the state's medical malpractice reform law.
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Bayer didn't deceive public on risk of Baycol, Illinois Supreme Court rules
12/22/2009 4:30 PM By Steve Korris
SPRINGFIELD - Drug makers don't deceive the public about risks in their pills by the simple act of selling them, the Supreme Court of Illinois ruled on Dec. 17.
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Caps decision may be another month away
12/17/2009 1:42 PM By Ann Knef
The Illinois Supreme Court may not rule for another month on the constitutionality of the state's medical malpractice reform law.
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Report: Illinois Supreme Court delays announcement on caps
12/17/2009 8:19 AM By Ann Knef
The Illinois Supreme Court is delaying its announcement on the constitutionality of a state law that limits medical malpractice damages, according to a report in Crain's.
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Caps on damages opinion to be released Thursday
12/14/2009 6:17 PM By Ann Knef
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to release its opinion on the constitutionality of medical malpractice damage caps on Thursday morning, according to a notice posted by the court earlier this evening.
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Paper explores medical monitoring in Illinois
12/1/2009 10:15 AM By John O'Brien
CHICAGO - Allowing medical monitoring claims in Illinois would be a risky move if the state Supreme Court ever decides to, a paper recently published in the DePaul University Journal of Health Care Law says.
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Illinois SC: Emotional distress claims don't require proof
11/6/2009 6:57 AM By Chris Rizo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that emotional distress claims don't require expert proof.
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State Supreme Court sets new rules for professional conduct
7/2/2009 12:20 PM By Amelia Flood
The Illinois State Supreme Court announced new rules of professional conduct for lawyers practicing throughout the state. The rules were announced Wednesday.
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