Personal Injury Law

Case Law Update: Joint and Several Liability

Sakellariadis v. Campbell, No. 1-07-2845 (5-29-09) involved a plaintiff who sued two drivers for injuries sustained in separate accidents 3 months apart. The jury apportioned fault at 50% for each defendant. One defendant settled prior to verdict, and the trial court properly entered judgment for 50% against remaining defendant, rather than the entire verdict less the amount of settlement. The appellate court found that joint and several liability was inapplicable and the contribution Act is a remedy only where defendant has paid more than it?s pro rata share. This is Illinois case will have an impact on personal injury cases.

Full post as published by Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog on September 22, 2009 (boomark / email).