Statute of Limitations
Arizona has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims with the discovery rule applicable to environmental toxic exposure cases.
2 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection
Where to File in Arizona
Arizona personal injury claims are governed by A.R.S. § 12-542, providing a 2-year limitations period. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Luke AFB near Glendale has documented PFAS groundwater plumes affecting the West Valley Phoenix metro area. Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson has PFAS contamination documented in on-base and near-base testing. Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista affects the Cochise County water system.
Exposure in Arizona
Source: ADEQ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality PFAS Report 2022
Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023