What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under 735 ILCS 5/13-213.
Product liability Deadlines in Illinois
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under 735 ILCS 5/13-213. The full rule is: 2 Years (repose applies).
When does the clock start for product liability in Illinois?
Two years for personal injury from a defective product, under the general personal-injury period.
Can the Illinois deadline for product liability be extended?
Section 13-213(b) adds a statute of repose of twelve years from first sale or ten years from first sale to the initial user, whichever expires earlier. The mapping of the two-year period onto § 13-202 is doctrinal rather than stated in § 13-213 itself — confirm for the theory pleaded.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Illinois?
Often, yes. Suit against a local public entity within 1 year under 745 ILCS 10/8-101. The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act cuts the filing period to one year for civil actions against a local public entity or its employees — half the ordinary two-year personal-injury period. Claims against the State go to the Illi…
How does Illinois compare to other states for product liability?
Illinois's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 19 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for product liability ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Product Liability Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the product liability deadline in Illinois:
