The term of legal causes of action (lawsuits) where a person sues another over a “matter of the heart” have long been referred to as “heart balm” lawsuits. Illinois is in the minority of states that allow such causes of action, although that comes to an end on January 1, 2016.
Illinois “Heart Balm” Lawsuits Abolished, Effective January 1, 2016
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear