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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. SB 1044 bans PFAS-containing AFFF (2022). Strong consumer protection laws (CLRA, UCL) provide additional causes of action. Discovery rule starts at knowledge of injury and its cause.
2028-06-30
Where to File in California
California AFFF cases can be filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the exposure occurred. Major contaminated sites include NAS China Lake (Kern County), Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (San Diego County), MCAS Miramar (San Diego), Travis AFB (Solano County), Edwards AFB (Kern County), and Vandenberg SFB (Santa Barbara County). Federal claims consolidated in MDL 2873 are handled in D.S.C. The California Attorney General has been active in PFAS enforcement.
Exposure in California
Source: DoD PFAS Task Force
Source: EPA Site Investigation
Source: California Legislature