Vaginal mesh claims: what to check in Illinois

Statute of limitations in Illinois: 2 years from discovery (735 ILCS 5/13-202); Illinois discovery rule tolls SoL until plaintiff knew or should have known of injury The discovery rule is critical in mesh cases because complications—including mesh erosion and chronic pain—often appear years after implantation. Plaintiffs who received a mesh device a decade ago but were only recently diagnosed with a complication may still have a viable claim. An attorney can evaluate your specific implant date and diagnosis date against the applicable filing deadlines.