Illinois Appellate Court Reviews Effort to Circumvent 10-Year Statute of Repose for Construction Projects

In a recent ruling, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled against Dominic Difoggio’s negligence claim regarding a bridge accident caused by a missing guardrail. The court invoked the 10-year statute of repose for construction projects, deeming his claim time-barred. This case highlights the complexities of construction liability and the importance of timely legal action.

First District Upholds Summary Judgment for Landowner Based on Illinois’ Statute of Repose for Construction

In a recent ruling, the First District upheld a summary judgment for the Archdiocese in a church fall negligence case. The court found the plaintiff’s claim barred by Illinois’ statute of repose, which protects defendants from stale claims after a decade. Despite serious injury from the threshold, the Archdiocese’s construction involvement invoked the statute. Discover how the court addressed the complexities of duty and liability.