

Analyzes Illinois appellate decision in Johnson v. Advocate, which impacts medical malpractice defense on jury instructions and sole proximate cause, as well as high-low proposals under the state’s prejudgment interest statute.

Examines Illinois appellate court ruling on whether not offering non-pattern jury instruction on sole proximate cause warranted reversal or new trial. Offers tips for medical malpractice defense attorneys on what to request in jury instructions.