IL SB2888

Amends Illinois Code of Civil Procedure to restrict where class actions may be brought to courts in counties where: the defendant's principal office is located, the plurality of Illinois resident class members reside, or the cause of action arose for the plurality of class members.

Requires class certification only if the plurality of class members are Illinois residents or were physically in Illinois when the cause of action arose.

Adds requirement that class action is superior to other available methods for fair and efficient adjudication, with court considering factors including members' interest in individual control, extent of related litigation, desirability of concentrating claims, and management difficulties.

Mandates courts provide best notice practicable to class members, including individual notice where reasonably identifiable, with notice stating nature of action, class definition, claims, right to appear through counsel, exclusion rights, and binding effect of judgment.

Adds requirements for court approval of coupon and noncash settlements, protection against net losses to class members, and addresses attorney's fees in class actions.