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Claims for harm from Allergan implants in Alabama

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Filing deadline2 years from accrual (no general discovery rule)Ala. Code §§ 6-2-38, 6-2-30

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Alabama?

Alabama: 2 years from accrual (Ala. Code §§ 6-2-38, 6-2-30) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from accrual (no general discovery rule)

Source: Ala. Code §§ 6-2-38, 6-2-30

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Alabama women with Allergan BIOCELL implants can file claims in MDL 2921 in New Jersey or in Alabama state court. Alabama has a 2-year statute of limitations and no general discovery rule (Ala. Code § 6-2-30).

Alabama plaintiffs with Allergan BIOCELL claims typically file in MDL 2921 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey before Judge Michael Martinotti. Alabama state court filings are also available for claims not suitable for federal court. Alabama has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (Ala. Code § 6-2-38) running from accrual; Alabama has no general discovery rule (Ala. Code § 6-2-30). Birmingham and Huntsville have active plastic surgery communities with documented BIOCELL implant populations from the 2005–2019 period.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from Allergan implants overview. This page covers the local information available for Alabama.

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Sources

  1. Ala. Code §§ 6-2-38, 6-2-30