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Illinois

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2010   45
2008   46
2007   46

Lawsuit Climate

Illinois ranks 45th among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Read Press Release: Illinois' Lawsuit Climate Among Worst in the Country

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Justice System

Justice System

The court system in Illinois includes the Supreme Court, the Appellate Court (divided into five districts), and the Circuit Court (divided into 23 judicial circuits).

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State Organizations

State Organizations

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Videos

Television Ad U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on Illinois' lawsuit climate


Illinois Face of Lawsuit Abuse

Randy Baumgarten
Lee Lumber and Building Materials
Chicago, IL

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ILR Research


Tort Liability Costs for Small Business

Tort Liability Costs for Small BusinessILR's new study shows that small businesses shoulder a tremendous burden of the nation’s tort liability costs, having paid $105.4 billion in 2008.

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