(735 ILCS 5/2-1115) (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1115)
Sec. 2-1115.
Punitive damages not recoverable in healing art and legal
malpractice cases. In all cases, whether in tort, contract or otherwise,
in which the plaintiff seeks damages by reason of
legal, medical, hospital, or other healing art malpractice, no punitive,
exemplary, vindictive or aggravated damages shall be allowed.
(Source: P.A. 84-7.)
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