Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, an action for fertility fraud under the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act must be commenced within the later of 20 years, if brought under Section 15 of the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act, or 8 years, if brought under Section 20 of the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act, after:
         (1) the procedure was performed;

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/13-215.1

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

         (2) the 18th birthday of the child;
         (3) the person first discovers evidence sufficient to
    
bring an action against the defendant through DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis;
        (4) the person first becomes aware of the existence
    
of a record that provides evidence sufficient to bring an action against the defendant; or
        (5) the defendant confesses to the offense.
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