Melissa Murphy-Petros (Of Counsel-Chicago, IL) authored “Next Steps for Illinois Tort Defendants after Cotton v. Coccaro,” which appeared in the June 27, 2023, posting of Law360 | Expert Analysis. Melissa examines section 1303(c) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, which now imposes prejudgment interest in all actions brought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death. She also analyzes defendants' arguments against its constitutionality, the appellate court decision and next steps for Illinois defendants.

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