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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for consumer fraud deceptive trade practices

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Consumer Fraud Deceptive Trade Practices Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act claim is governed by 735 ILCS 5/13-202, which establishes a two-year statute of limitations. This statute applies to actions brought under the Act, setting the time period within which a plaintiff must file suit after the cause of action accrues. The official source at the Illinois General Assembly website contains the precise statutory language, including any definitions or exceptions that may affect when the limitations period begins or is tolled. The worked example below demonstrates how the two-year period is calculated in a typical scenario. To estimate the filing deadline for a specific claim, use the DocketMath calculator to input the relevant dates.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the statute of limitations rule is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The verified packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Deadline example

For a Illinois consumer fraud deceptive trade practices limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the consumer fraud deceptive trade practices statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.