Can You Get Punitive Damages in an Illinois Legal Malpractice Case?
Why Illinois Law Limits What You Can Recover From a Negligent Lawyer Key Takeaways: In most cases, you cannot get punitive damages in an Illinois legal malpractice case, because 735 ILCS 5/2-1115 bars punitive, exemplary, vindictive, and aggravated damages whether the claim is brought in tort, contract, or otherwise. Calling the claim breach of contract, […]