Allstate Insurance Company, as Subrogee of Sam Lakhia v. Menards, Incorporated

Familiarity with our previous decision in this case is assumed. See Allstate Ins. Co. v. Menards, Inc., 285 F.3d 630 (7th Cir.2002). In that decision, we certified to the Supreme Court of Illinois the following question:

What is the applicable statute of limitations in Illinois for an action for damage to property based on the doctrine of strict liability in tort when that action is brought within the applicable statute of repose?

The Supreme Court of Illinois accepted our certification. In its later opinion, that court determined that the applicable statute of limitations is five years. See…