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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Alabama

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Filing deadline2 years from breakage dateAla. Code § 6-2-38

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 device breakage date (Ala. Code § 6-2-38) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from breakage date

Source: Ala. Code § 6-2-38

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 who suffered a broken Paragard IUD have a 2-year statute of limitations running from the date of device breakage per the 2025 MDL ruling. Alabama plaintiffs file their cases into MDL 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta), a neighboring district with accessible logistics for Alabama residents. Alabama has a significant population of reproductive-age women who used Paragard as a hormone-free contraceptive option, and any Alabama woman whose device broke during removal can consult a Paragard attorney to assess whether her filing deadline has passed or remains open.

Alabama Paragard cases are filed into MDL 2974 in the Northern District of Georgia. Alabama plaintiffs can also pursue state court claims in Alabama circuit courts. The 2-year Alabama products liability statute of limitations applies.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for Alabama.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. Ala. Code § 6-2-38