Daubach v. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Plaintiffs, Richard Daubach and J. Marlene Daubach, brought an action to recover damages from defendants, Honda Motor Company, Ltd., American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Honda Research and Development Company, Ltd., and Myers Cycle Sales and R.V Center, Inc., based upon theories of strict products liability and negligence. Defendants filed motions to dismiss the strict liability claims, pursuant to sections 2—619 and 13—213 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/2—619, 13—213 (West 1996)), alleging that plaintiffs’ claims were barred by the statute of repose. The trial court granted…