John, who lives in Chicago, used the website of internet retailer Wikresco, located in Alabama, to purchase some camping supplies. When the goods arrived, John found them defective. What law would John most likely cite if he wanted to sue Wikresco in state court in Chicago?

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The Illinois long-arm statute would likely be cited by John if he wanted to sue Wikresco in state court in Chicago. This statute allows Illinois courts to exercise jurisdiction over parties based outside the state if they have sufficient minimum contacts with Illinois, such as conducting business transactions online with a resident of Illinois.

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