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Appellate Court of Illinois· 12/15/2006

Griffin v. Willoughby

Citations

  • 867 N.E.2d 1007
  • 369 Ill. App. 3d 405
  • 311 Ill. Dec. 21
  • 2006 Ill. App. LEXIS 1272

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  • rejecting the plaintiff’s argument that, if the defendant would not be immune for his actions, the limitations period in section 8-101 of the Tort Immunity Act should not apply and noting that the limitations period and the likely success of an immunity defense are not connected
  • “the limitations period and the likely success of an immunity defense are not connected”
  • “Where the plaintiff cannot reasonably be expected to sue in time because of disability, irremediable lack of information, or other circumstances beyond his control, the statute of limitations will be tolled until he is able . . . to file his suit.” (emphasis added)

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Judges: Cook

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