The Illinois Supreme Court has announced that on the morning of Thursday, June 16, it will file opinions in four civil cases:

• Studt v. Sherman Health Systems, No. 108182-- Does the Illinois pattern jury instruction on professional negligence (Civil No. 105.01) correctly state the applicable standards? See Tort Law.

• Sheffler v. Commonwealth Edison Co., No. 110166-- Does a complaint seeking both injunctive relief and damages in connection with defendant’s alleged failure to timely restore power after storms, and to give priority in restoring power to customers dependent on electric life support system, fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Illinois Commerce Commission? See Tort Law.

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