Lake County Circuit Court — 19th Judicial Circuit
18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085
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EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Illinois
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Illinois?
Illinois has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (735 ILCS 5/13-202). The discovery rule is well-established in toxic exposure cases. For cancer cases, the clock typically starts at diagnosis. A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link
Illinois has no caps on compensatory damages for personal injury.
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?
Cases from Illinois can be heard in Lake County Circuit Court — 19th Judicial Circuit, U.S. District Court — Northern District of Illinois, Circuit Court of Cook County — Law Division. A lawyer can tell you which court fits your case.
U.S. District Court — Northern District of Illinois
219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604
Court websiteCircuit Court of Cook County — Law Division
50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Court websiteMedical facilities in Illinois
Northwestern Medicine — Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Rush University Medical Center — Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Illinois.
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