Illinois Civil Justice League (icjl)
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Lawsuit abuse still a problem in Illinois
The problems plaguing courtrooms throughout Illinois are well-documented. Our courts have seen ridiculous cases over having too many peanuts in a bag of mixed nuts or allegations of being “injured” by paying higher prices for products than their self-claimed worth. -
Report: Political donations from trial lawyers topped $35 million in 15 years
A new study published by the Illinois Civil Justice League shows that campaign contributions from trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges topped $35.25 million during the past 15 years. The courts in Cook County, along with those in downstate Madison and St. Clair counties, near St. Louis, host the state’s highest concentrations of civil litigation, factor prominently in "Justice for Sale III," a report analyzing campaign contributions made by the plaintiffs' bar and the profound impact -
Advocate hopes case of judge letting fired clerk hear cases should prompt greater voter attention
The head of an Illinois coalition that monitors judges says the news that a Cook County Circuit Court judge may have allowed a recently-fired law clerk to hear cases while wearing judge's robes should inspire voters to carefully consider who they’re electing to the bench. -
Judicial scorecard: Cook County offers voters choice of judge candidates who 'bring knowledge, experience to bench'
A judicial scorecard released this month in advance of the Tuesday, March 15, primary indicates Cook County voters have a number of highly qualified candidates seeking a seat on the bench in the county’s courtrooms. However, the report released by the Illinois Civil Justice League does not square entirely with recommendations promulgated by the state bar association.