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§ 2-1702 Economic/Non-Economic Loss

Article II: Civil Practice

Part 17: Healing Art Malpractice

unconstitutional) As used in this Part, "economic loss" and "non-economic loss" are defined as in Section 2-1115.2. .) (Text of Section WITHOUT the changes made by P.A. 89-7, which has been held unconstitutional) Economic/Non-Economic Loss. As used in this Part:

(a) "Economic loss" means all pecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable.

(b) "Non-economic loss" means loss of consortium and all nonpecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable, including, without limitation, damages for pain and suffering, inconvenience, disfigurement, and physical impairment. .)

Amendment history: (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1702) (Text of Section WITH the changes made by P.A. 89-7, which has been held (Source: P.A. 89-7, eff. 3-9-95 (Source: P.A. 84-7