IL SB1414

Removes requirement that courts instruct juries in writing that defendants are not liable if plaintiff's contributory fault exceeds 50% of the proximate cause of injury or damage.

Prohibits courts from instructing juries about the consequences of fault findings under comparative negligence provisions (Sections 2-1116 and 2-1117).

Changes liability standard from comparing defendant's fault to "total fault attributable to plaintiff, defendants sued, and third parties" to comparing fault to "proximate cause of the injury or damage for which recovery is sought."

Maintains joint and several liability for all medical expenses and medically related costs for all found liable defendants.

Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of the 98th General Assembly amendments.