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Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. BIPA claims for biometric data collection carry a separate 5-year SOL with statutory damages. Consumer Fraud Act claims have a 3-year SOL.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Illinois
Illinois video game 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, including those consolidated in the MDL, are filed in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago). Chicago Public Schools and several suburban school districts are among the institutional plaintiffs in the gaming addiction MDL.
Exposure in Illinois
Source: ESA 2024
Source: Illinois state data
Source: Illinois Dept of Public Health