Illinois · Elmiron and claims for vision loss
Elmiron and claims for vision loss in Illinois
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Illinois?
Illinois imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims (735 ILCS 5/13-213). The discovery rule applies — the clock starts when the plaintiff knew or should have known that Elmiron caused their vision injury, not from the date of last use. Illinois also has a statute of repose that generally bars claims filed more than 12 years after the first sale of the product, which may affect patients who began Elmiron use before 2014. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Illinois applies a 2-year statute of limitations for pharmaceutical product liability under 735 ILCS 5/13-213, with the discovery rule tolling the deadline until the patient knew or should have known Elmiron caused their vision damage. Illinois also has a 12-year statute of repose, which could become relevant for patients who began Elmiron before 2014. The Northern District of Illinois has extensive experience with pharmaceutical mass tort litigation.
Federal Elmiron cases from Illinois are transferred to the MDL in the District of New Jersey (MDL No. 2973). Illinois state court claims may proceed in Cook County Circuit Court or other Illinois venues. The Northern District of Illinois has extensive experience with pharmaceutical mass tort litigation. Illinois applies a Frye standard for expert admissibility in state courts. Cook County has historically been considered a favorable venue for pharmaceutical product liability plaintiffs.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Elmiron and claims for vision loss overview. This page covers the local information available for Illinois.
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