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745 ILCS 10/2-210 (2026)

A public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not liable for an injury caused by his negligent misrepresentation or the provision of information either orally, in writing, by computer or any other electronic transmission, or in a book or other form of library material

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(745 ILCS 10/2-210) (from Ch. 85, par. 2-210)
    Sec. 2-210. A public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not liable for an injury caused by his negligent misrepresentation or the provision of information either orally, in writing, by computer or any other electronic transmission, or in a book or other form of library material.
(Source: P.A. 89-100, eff. 1-1-96.)

    
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Cited in 19 cases (8 in the last 5 years), 1998–2026 · leading case: Doe-3 v. McLean Cnty. Unit Dist. No. 5 Bd. of Directors, 2012 IL 112479 (Ill. 2012).
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Doe-3 v. McLean Cnty. Unit Dist. No. 5 Bd. of Directors, 2012 IL 112479 (Ill. 2012). · cites it 3× “¶ 65 However, I write separately because I believe the majority’s discussion of section 2-210 of the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2010)) is both premature and inadequate.”
Dempsey v. Johnson, 2016 IL App (1st) 153377 (Ill. App. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “Johnson asserts that her conduct in placing the robo-call the night before the election is protected by section 2-210 of the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2012)). She argues that she was acting within the scope of her employment as a public employee and is not…”
Harinek v. 161 North Clark Street Ltd. P'ship, 692 N.E.2d 1177 (Ill. 1998). “, 745 ILCS 10/2-202, Historical & Statutory Notes, at 806 (Smith-Hurd 1993); 745 ILCS 10/2-210, Historical & Statutory Notes, at 199 (Smith-Hurd Supp.”
Dobias v. Oak Park, 2016 IL App (1st) 152205 (Ill. App. Ct. 2016). “2 In their response brief, defendants argue that plaintiff’s action is barred by section 2-210 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (Tort Immunity Act) (745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2012)), which states that “[a] public employee acting in the scope…”
Masters v. Murphy, 2020 IL App (1st) 190908 (Ill. App. Ct. 2020). “” 745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2016). “Provision of information,” which is a separate category from “negligent misrepresentation” under the Act, affords a broad protection to public employees acting within the scope of their employment.”
Cox v. Calumet Pub. Schs. Dist. 132, 180 F. Supp. 3d 556 (N.D. Ill. 2016). “With respect to the allegedly *564 defamatory statements, he claims that “Defendants communicated the fact that Plaintiff was discharged for cause to third parties.”
King v. City of Chicago, 755 N.E.2d 143 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). · cites it 2× “and: "A public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not liable for an injury caused by his negligent misrepresentation or the provision of information either orally, in writing, by computer or any other electronic transmission, or in a book or other form of library…”
Dempsey v. Johnson, 2016 IL App (1st) 153377 (Ill. App. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “Johnson asserts that her conduct in placing the robocall the night before the election is protected by section 2-210 of the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2012)). She argues that she was acting within the scope of her employment as a public employee and is not liable…”
Bryant v. Gardner, 587 F. Supp. 2d 951 (N.D. Ill. 2008). “Finally, Gaters argues that she is entitled to summary judgment pursuant to the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/2-210, which provides that a “public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not hable for an injury caused by his negligent misrepresentation.”
Masters v. Murphy, 2020 IL App (1st) 190908 (Ill. App. Ct. 2020). “” 745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2016). “Provision of information,” which is a separate category from “negligent misrepresentation” under the Act, affords a broad protection to public employees acting within the scope of their employment.”
1 v. Bd. of Educ. of Lake Forest High Sch. Dist. 115, 2024 IL App (2d) 230173 (Ill. App. Ct. 2024). “3d 106, 111 (2011) (“provision of information,” as used in 745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2020)—a companion provision that focuses on individual public employees rather than public entities—provides “broad protection to public employees acting within the scope of their employment”);…”
Kainrath v. Grider, 2021 IL App (1st) 200247-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2021). · cites it 2× “Defendants insist that (1) Mr. Grider was absolutely immune from liability under section 2-210 of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (Tort Immunity Act or Act) (745 ILCS 10/2-210 (West 2014)); (2) in writing his letter Mr.”
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