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Olympus ERCP Scope Claims 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 their infection was caused by a contaminated duodenoscope, not from the date of the ERCP procedure. Illinois has a statute of repose that generally bars claims filed more than 12 years after the first sale of the product. 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 has been an active jurisdiction for Olympus duodenoscope litigation, with cases filed in both Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois — a court experienced in managing complex medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort dockets. Illinois applies a 2-year statute of limitations under 735 ILCS 5/13-213 for product liability claims, with the discovery rule tolling the deadline for latent injuries. Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, and other major Chicago-area hospitals performed high volumes of ERCP procedures using Olympus devices.
Illinois duodenoscope cases have been filed in Cook County Circuit Court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The Northern District of Illinois is one of the most experienced MDL courts in the country, having managed numerous pharmaceutical and medical device mass tort dockets. Cook County is traditionally considered a plaintiff-favorable jurisdiction for product liability claims. Illinois applies a consumer expectations test for design defect under the Illinois Product Liability Act, and follows the Frye standard for expert testimony in state courts while federal courts apply Daubert.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Olympus ERCP Scope overview. This page covers the local information available for Illinois.
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