Illinois · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Illinois?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Illinois Consumer Fraud Act claims have a 3-year SOL. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2028-06-30

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

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.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Illinois.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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