Illinois § 2-2106.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-2106.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-2106.5.
Inherent characteristics of products; nonliability. In a product liability action, a manufacturer or product seller shall not be liable for harm allegedly caused by a product if the alleged harm was caused by an inherent characteristic of the product which is a generic aspect of the product that cannot be eliminated without substantially compromising the product's usefulness or desirability and which is recognized by the ordinary person with the ordinary knowledge common to the community. (Source: P.A. 89-7, eff. 3-9-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-2106.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-2106.5 cover?
Section 2-2106.5 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.
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