The Abolition of the Public Duty Rule for Local Governments
Hosted by Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
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The Abolition of the Public Duty Rule for Local Governments
Webinar, Hosted By Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 6:00 AM
With its January decision in Coleman v. East Joliet Fire Protection District, the Illinois Supreme Court abolished what was known as the “Public Duty Rule.” This decision will have a tremendous impact on local governments who provide public services to their community – most notably – police and fire departments.
Please join us for an insightful webinar that will cover, among other things:
- General Comments on Tort Immunity
- Historic Interaction Between the Public Duty Rule and Tort Immunity
- The East Joliet Fire Case and its Impact
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Practical Take-Aways in Light of the Abolition of the Public Duty Rule