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: By defining the limits of the "uncollectable" obligation, the Illinois Supreme Court reinforced the equitable distribution of liability.

: The decision protects defendants from being penalized when other co-defendants choose to settle early. 126249

: Attorneys must now carefully weigh the risks of trial versus settlement, knowing that a settlement will not shift additional liability onto remaining parties under the "uncollectable" clause. V. Conclusion : By defining the limits of the "uncollectable"