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Statute of Limitations
Arkansas: 3 years from discovery of injury (Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-103)
3 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of injury connection
Filing Venue
Where to File in Arkansas
Arkansas plaintiffs with Allergan BIOCELL claims file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey. Arkansas has a 3-year product liability statute under Ark. Code Ann. § 16-116-103, providing a longer window than neighboring states. Arkansas applies the discovery rule. Little Rock and Fayetteville cosmetic surgery markets placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. Women in Arkansas with BIA-ALCL diagnoses from 2023 onward are within the 3-year statute.
Arkansas Data
Exposure in Arkansas
Source: FDA MAUDE Adverse Event Database
Source: Allergan/AbbVie Press Release; FDA Safety Communication