Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Consumer Fraud Act claims carry a 3-year SOL. The discovery rule starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the connection between talc use and cancer.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Illinois
Illinois talcum powder cases are filed in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where J&J conducts business. Cook County Circuit Court (Chicago) handles the largest volume of product liability and mass tort cases in the state. The Cook County mass tort program has experience with asbestos, pharmaceutical, and consumer product cases. Federal cases from Illinois are typically consolidated into MDL 2738 in New Jersey.
Exposure in Illinois
Source: Court records
Source: Ill. Comp. Stat.
Source: Illinois law