Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 3205/6.5

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
     Neither the Commissioner, any deputy commissioner, any member of any Board or committee which performs functions related to Acts administered by the Commissioner, nor any employee of the Commissioner’s office shall be subject to any civil liability or penalty, whether for damages or otherwise, on account of or for any action taken or omitted to be taken in their respective official capacities, except when such acts or omissions to act are corrupt or malicious or unless such action is taken or omitted to be taken not in good faith and without reasonable grounds.