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Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard Pc

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600 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101

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Unhappy client can sue lawyers over punitive damages award, court rules

By Daniel Fisher | Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 @ 1:54pm

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Clients who are ordered to pay punitive damages can sue to recover the money from their lawyers, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled, rejecting arguments state law and public policy protect lawyers from being subject to punitive damages awards.

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