... August 25, 2005). Section 2-1706.5 sets certain caps on noneconomic damages in medical
malpractice cases. ... Here, the legislature's attempt in section 2-1706.5 to limit common law damages
in medical malpractice actions runs afoul of the separation of powers clause. ...
... Plaintiff, Marie Wackrow, filed a complaint for legal malpractice against defendant, Frederick C.
Niemi. ... 728, 764 NE2d 19. Based upon Petersen, then, we must determine whether the injury
caused by the malpractice in this case occurred 278 upon the death of Woods, the client. ...
... II. The Malpractice Litigation. On November 17, 2000, Brandon, Keywell, and Lefkofsky (the
plaintiffs) filed a declaratory judgment action against Kirkland in the circuit court of Cook County. ...
I. The Legal Malpractice Claim. Legal malpractice claims are not assignable in Illinois. ...