Ill. Attys See Injury Award Interest Bill As Boon And Burden

By Y. Peter Kang (January 26, 2021, 9:15 PM EST) -- A bill recently approved by Illinois lawmakers that would tack on 9% prejudgment interest to personal injury and wrongful death verdicts has the defense bar worried that it could be used to jack up awards by plaintiffs attorneys, who counter that the bill will spark speedier settlements and discourage delay tactics....

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