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Last reviewed: February 20, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: February 20, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Alabama has a 2-year SOL for personal injury (Ala. Code § 6-2-38). Discovery rule applies for latent toxic exposure injuries. Alabama follows contributory negligence, one of few states barring recovery if plaintiff is even 1% at fault.
2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link
Alabama Data
Exposure in Alabama
Source: EPA AirToxScreen 2023
Source: EPA TRI / AL DEP
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