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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. BIPA claims carry a separate 5-year SOL with statutory damages up to $5,000 per violation. Illinois Consumer Fraud Act claims have a 3-year SOL.
2028-06-30
Filing Venue
Where to File in Illinois
Illinois social media addiction cases are typically filed in the circuit court of Cook County (Chicago) or the county where the plaintiff resides. BIPA claims are frequently filed in Cook County Circuit Court. Federal claims are filed in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago). The Illinois AG has joined the 42-state coalition suing Meta.
Illinois Data
Exposure in Illinois
Source: In re TikTok Privacy Litigation
Source: Illinois Legislature
Source: IL Dept of Public Health