text: The Plan contains a two- year statute of limitations. Notwithstanding any other state or federal law, any and all legal actions against the Plan or its Trustees must be filed within two (2) years of the action or inaction complained of. This includes but is not limited to actions to recover benefits that must be filed within two (2) years of the final decision on your claim. The situs of the Plan is in Cook County, Illinois. Legal actions must be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in Cook County, Illinois.
  You may not bring a legal action or administrative proceeding until you have exhausted the Plan’s claims and appeals procedures.