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Our Illinois sports betting lawyers file FanDuel and DraftKings lawsuits for users harmed on the platform. Illinois sports betting lawsuits claim FanDuel and DraftKings targeted customers with addictive features and financial promotions.
As such, IL sports gambling victims may be eligible to claim a cash settlement. (See our Illinois FanDuel/DraftKings News)
Illinois Sports Betting Lawyers Advocate for FanDuel / DraftKings Gamblers
Our team of Illinois sports betting attorneys has represented thousands of victims of harmful consumer products. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from sports betting companies and affiliates, and do not file claims against our clients’ financial institutions or money managers.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified sports gamblers, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim Illinois sports bettors can make for FanDuel/DraftKings compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on sports betting multi-district litigation MDL).
Our Illinois sports betting lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm exposure to a qualified sports betting app and resulting harm. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our Illinois FanDuel/DraftKings lawyers today.
Illinois聽FanDuel / DraftKings聽Lawyers File Sports Betting Lawsuits Statewide
7th Circuit Sports Betting Claims in Illinois
Illinois is part of the Seventh聽Circuit of the federal court system, and individual sports betting lawsuits can be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Gambling appeals are heard by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
However, federal sports betting lawsuits filed in Illinois may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a FanDuel/DraftKings Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Follow this link for our additional information on 7th Circuit sports betting compensation.)
Illinois State Sports Betting聽Claims
Illinois sports betting lawyers can also file FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits in the State’s county courts聽(IL Courts website). Chapter 735 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes sets forth the State’s procedural law for gambling app claims.
The State of Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, an Illinois sports betting lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by FanDuel or DraftKings provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. However, the gambler’s recovery may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
For background information on the FanDuel/DraftKings litigation, please see our sports betting lawyers homepage.
Chicago Courts for Northern IL Sports Betting Lawsuits
Chicago and Rockford area sports betting lawyers file 7th Circuit FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (ILND website). Thirty-four (34) active judges and fourteen (14) magistrates preside over the ILND’s resolution of online wagering claims.
In addition, the roughly 9.8 million residents of Northern IL can file state court sports betting lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Chicago Metropolitan Area
Chicago area sports gamblers include employees or family of those working in finance, technology, and commerce. Illinois sports betting lawyers can file FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits on their behalf in the County of Cook in Chicago, DuPage in Wheaton and Naperville, Lake in Waukegan, Kane in Geneva and Aurora, Will in Joliet, and Kendall in Yorkville.聽 In addition, Cook County sports betting lawyers can file claims for addiction victims from Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Elgin, and Cicero, IL.
Fox River & Rock River Areas
Fox and Rock River sports betting lawyers can file FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits in the County of McHenry in Woodstock, Winnebago in Rockford, DeKalb in Sycamore, and LaSalle in Ottawa. In addition, sports betting lawsuits can be filed for FanDuel/DraftKings addicts from the County of Boone in Belvidere, Ogle in Oregon, Lee in Dixon, Grundy in Morris, Stephenson in Freeport, and Jo Daviess in Galena, IL.
Springfield & Peoria Courts for Central IL Sports Betting Lawsuits
Springfield, Peoria, Urbana and Rock Island area sports betting lawyers file 7th Circuit FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois (ILCD website). Seven (7) active judges, one (1) senior (semi-retired) judge, and one (1) magistrate preside over the ILCD’s resolution of online wagering claims.
In addition, the roughly 2 million residents of Central IL can file state court sports betting lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. Specifically, Central Illinois sports betting lawyers can file FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits in Peoria as well as Sangamon County in Springfield, IL.
West-Central Illinois
West-Central Illinois, which thrives on its river trade, agriculture, and historical charm, maintains a rural and small-town identity. However, sports betting lawyers can additionally file claims here in the County of Rock Island near Moline, Adams in Quincy, McDonough in Macomb, Fulton in Lewistown, Knox in Galesburg, and Tazewell in Pekin, IL.
East-Central Illinois
East-Central Illinois, which is more urbanized and may see a higher rate of sports gambling, is driven by education and innovation helmed by the University of Illinois. The diverse group of residents here can file sports betting cases in the County of Champaign in Urbana, McLean in Bloomington-Normal, Macon in Decatur, Vermilion in Danville, Coles in Charleston, and Iroquois in Watseka, IL.
East St. Louis Courts for Southern IL Sports Betting Lawsuits
East St. Louis and Benton area sports betting lawyers file 7th Circuit FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern聽District of Illinois (ILSD website). Five (5) active judges and three (3) magistrates preside over the ILSD’s resolution of online wagering claims.
In addition, the roughly 1.3 million residents of Southern IL can file state court sports betting lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses.
Southwestern Illinois
Southwestern Illinois, bordering the Mississippi River and populated by the urbanized Metro East, has an industrial and retail economy that employs sports betting patients linked to the nearby city of St. Louis. Sports betting lawyers can file FanDuel/DraftKings lawsuits here in the County of St. Clair in Belleville and Madison in Edwardsville, as well as Macoupin in Carlinville, Randolph in Chester and Monroe in Waterloo, IL.
Southeastern Illinois
Southeastern Illinois features flatter terrain and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers. As such, its economy includes sports gamblers working in agriculture, coal mining, and outdoor tourism around Shawnee National Forest and Cave-in-Rock State Park. Residents here can have their sports betting claims filed in the County of Franklin County in Benton, Jackson in Murphysboro and Little Egypt, Jefferson in Mount Vernon, Marion in Salem, Effingham, and Fayette in Vandalia, IL.
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