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§ 13-203. Loss of consortium--Injury to person. Actions for damages for loss of consortium or other actions, including actions for the medical expenses of minors or persons under legal disability, deriving from injury to the person of another, except damages resulting from first degree murder or the commission of a Class X felony, shall be commenced within the same period of time as actions for damages for injury to such other person. Where the time in which the cause of action of the injured person whose injuries give rise to the cause of action brought under this Section is tolled or otherwise extended by any other Section of this Act, including Sections 13-211, 13-212 and 13-215, the time in which the cause of action must be brought under this Section is also tolled or extended to coincide with the period of time in which the injured person must commence his or her cause of action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 735. Civil Procedure § 5/13-203. Loss of consortium--Injury to person - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-735-civil-procedure/il-st-sect-735-5-13-203.html
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