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Date: 10-16-2024
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Alexandria Nicholas v. L'Oreal USA, Inc., et al.
Case Number: 1:23-cv-09043
Judge: Mary M. Rowland
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: No appearance
Description:
Chicago, Illinois personal injury product liability lawyer represented the Plaintiff.
Illinois product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. To win a product liability lawsuit in Illinois, you must prove:
The injury was caused by a defect or condition of the product
The defect or condition was unreasonably dangerous
The defect existed when the product left the defendant's control
Here are some other things to know about product liability law in Illinois:
Negligence
In most product liability cases, the plaintiff must prove negligence. This means that the defendant was aware of the dangers of the product and didn't warn consumers, or that the defendant was careless in manufacturing or testing the product.
Misuse
Manufacturers and retailers are not liable if the injury was caused by misuse of the product.
Statute of limitations
Product liability actions must be brought within 12 years from the date of first sale, lease, or delivery of the product.
Duty to warn
A manufacturer has a duty to warn consumers if the product has dangerous propensities and the manufacturer knows or should know that harm may occur without a warning.
Jury determination
Whether a product is defective is usually a question of fact for the jury.
Outcome: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Mary M. Rowland: Pursuant to the Stipulation of Dismissal 5 , all claims against all Defendants are dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party shall bear its own costs. MDL member case terminated. Plaintiff shall send a copy of this order to Defendants. Mailed notice. (jg, ) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
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