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Treble Damages in Illinois

Under Illinois law, treble damages under the Illinois False Claims Act are mandatory at three times the amount of the State’s actual damages. The governing statute, 740 ILCS 175/3, requires that a person who violates the Act be liable for three times the damages the State sustains because of the false claim, plus a civil penalty. This trebling applies automatically upon a finding of liability, and the court has no discretion to reduce the multiplier. The calculation begins with the State’s actual damages, then multiplies that figure by three. A step-by-step example below illustrates how this works. To estimate your own potential liability, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific numbers.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the treble damages rule is set by 740 ILCS 175/3 (Illinois False Claims Act — mandatory 3x State damages plus civil penalty). The verified packet cites 740 ILCS 175/3 (Illinois False Claims Act — mandatory 3x State damages plus civil penalty) (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2058&ChapterID=57).

Illinois treble damages: the verified value is 3x under 740 ILCS 175/3 (Illinois False Claims Act — mandatory 3x State damages plus civil penalty). The verified packet cites 740 ILCS 175/3 (Illinois False Claims Act — mandatory 3x State damages plus civil penalty) (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2058&ChapterID=57).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.