Business groups urge veto of measure they say invites out-of-state lawsuits

Business groups urge veto of measure they say invites out-of-state lawsuits – Center Square

An amendment would change Illinois from a "specific jurisdiction" to a "general jurisdiction" state, making any company simply registered to do business here subject to lawsuits that have no connection to Illinois, filed by plaintiffs who may have no ties to Illinois, on matters that occurred elsewhere.

Business groups urge veto of measure they say invites out-of-state lawsuits

(The Center Square) – Business and tort reform groups are speaking out against legislation headed to the governor they say makes every business registered in Illinois a target of lawsuits.