Quantum Meruit Claim Still Alive for Those Violating Illionois Home Repair and Remodelling Act.

The article reports on the controversy whether a quantum meruit claim is available for contractors who breach the Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act. The reference that oral contracts under the Act are unlawful has been debated as an inaccurate legal term to revoke the common law resolution of quantum meruit. This commercial law issue, however, may have to be reviewed by the Illinois Supreme Court.