Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 215 ILCS 5/155.20

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     All final arbitration decisions rendered in relation to disputes or controversies arising out of injuries allegedly caused by reason of hospital or health care provider malpractice shall be recognized by any insurance company doing business in the State of Illinois and all findings of facts relating to liability and awards of damages in relation thereto which are a part of the final arbitration decision shall be binding on such insurance companies.