Illinois § 2-2104
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-2104, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-2104.
No practical and feasible alternative design; presumption. If the design of a product or product component is in issue in a product liability action, the design shall be presumed to be reasonably safe unless, at the time the product left the control of the manufacturer, a practical and technically feasible alternative design was available that would have prevented the harm without significantly impairing the usefulness, desirability, or marketability of the product. An alternative design is practical and feasible if the technical, medical, or scientific knowledge relating to safety of the alternative design was, at the time the product left the control of the manufacturer, available and developed for commercial use and acceptable in the marketplace. (Source: P.A. 89-7, eff. 3-9-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-2104
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-2104 cover?
Section 2-2104 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 2-2104?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-2104" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2-2104 apply to my situation?
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