Thompson v. Walters

This appeal involves the question of whether the statute of repose contained in section 13 — 213 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) concerning products liability actions applies to actions for contribution. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 110, par. 13 — 213.) We find that it does and reverse.

On June 30, 1987, plaintiff brought suit against defendants for injuries sustained in defendants’ swimming pool. Plaintiff alleged that he was injured on July 8, 1985, due to the defective condition of the pool. Defendants purchased the pool from Sears and had it installed on their premises prior to 1964.…