Illinois Statutes Chapter 805. Business Organizations § 5/8.70. Kickbacks, bribes, etc.--Liability of officers or directors

§ 8.70. Kickbacks, bribes, etc.--Liability of officers or directors. Any Corporate director or officer who commits commercial bribery or commercial bribe receiving as defined in Article 29A of the Criminal Code of 2012,  1 shall be liable to the corporation which he or she serves as officer or director for treble damages, based on the aggregate amount given or received plus attorneys' fees. A conviction in a criminal proceeding for a commercial bribery or commercial bribe receiving shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the convicted director's or officer's liability under this Section.