Cirrincione v. Johnson

Docket Nos. 83233, 83284 cons.–Agenda 32–May 1998.

SAL CIRRINCIONE, Appellee, v. GIL JOHNSON (Michael

Johnson, Appellant).

Opinion filed October 1, 1998.

The issue before us is whether technical deficiencies are sufficient to invalidate a lien under the Physicians Lien Act. 770 ILCS 80/1 (West 1996). The circuit court of Cook County held valid a lien missing information required by statute, and awarded plaintiff compensatory and punitive damages. The appellate court affirmed the validity of the lien, but reversed the punitive damages award. 287 Ill. App. 3d 683. We affirm the appellate court's…