https://www.sj-r.com/news/20181127/illinois-lawmakers-raise-caps-on-court-of-claims-awards
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Prior limit was $100,000. The cap has been raised to $2 million per claim. This applies to acts of negligence that are proven against the State of Illinois.
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The State alleges inadequate warnings, no lifeguards, and no life jackets. Several deaths this summer alone.
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Does not happen often that a University or company will admit liability so soon. The only question at this point are the damages owed the family.
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Watch for stopped traffic and slow downs.
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-aliso-canyon-settlement-20180808-story.html
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Extensive leaks lead to largest settlement of its kind in US History. Addresses a number of private and public concerns.