Seaman v. Thompson Electronics Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE HOMER

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal presents two issues regarding the Prevailing Wage Act (the Act) (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. (West 2000)). First, we must decide whether a right to a jury trial exists under the Act. Second, we must determine the limitations period applicable to claims filed under the Act. We conclude that a right to a jury trial does not exist and that the five-year statute of limitations in section 13 — 205 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/13 — 205 (West 2000)) applies.

BACKGROUND

The plaintiffs filed a suit against Thompson…