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I am a civil litigation trial attorney in Chicago, Illinois and I specialize in premises liability, security claims and general tort defense litigation.

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Updated Dram Shop Act Caps in Illinois for 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

The updated Dram Shop Act caps have been released and here they are:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI-U increased 1.36% during the preceding calendar year. Based upon the previous determinations, the liability limits are adjusted as follows: 

• For final judgments or settlements awarded on or after January 20, 2021 for causes of action involving persons injured, killed, or incurring property damage, the judgment or recovery under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 for injury to the person or property of any person shall not exceed $72,671.25 for each person incurring damages; and

• For final judgments or settlements awarded on or after January 20, 2021 for causes of action under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 for either loss of means of support or loss of society resulting from the death or injury of any person, the recovery shall not exceed $88,820.41. 

Minimum Amount of coverage is $234,162.91

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