IL HB1902

Amends Section 2-1117 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding joint liability in civil actions for bodily injury, death, or property damage based on negligence or strict product liability.

Defendants with less than 25% fault are severally liable (not jointly liable) for all damages except medical expenses.

Defendants with 25% or greater fault remain jointly and severally liable for all damages except medical expenses.

All defendants remain jointly and severally liable for plaintiff's past and future medical and medically related expenses regardless of their individual fault percentage.

Expands liability to include any third party defendant who could have been sued by the plaintiff, removing the previous exception for the plaintiff's employer.