Illinois HB1796 amends the statute of limitations for product liability actions, particularly for medical joint replacements.
Illinois HB1796 modifies the statute of limitations for product liability actions under strict liability in tort. It sets a 15-year limit from the date of first installation for medical joint replacement products. The statute of limitations does not begin until the plaintiff turns 18 or the disability is removed. The bill also allows a plaintiff to bring an action within 4 years after discovering the injury, but no more than 8 years after the injury occurred. The legislation aims to balance the rights of injured parties with the need for timely legal action.
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