Artificial Turf Cancer Lawsuit Lawsuit in California

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Statute of Limitations

California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims including toxic exposure product liability. The discovery rule applies — the limitations period begins when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its connection to artificial turf exposure. California does not have a statute of repose for product liability claims, which is particularly significant for cancer claims with long latency periods.

2 years from discovery of turf-related cancer diagnosis

Filing Venue

Where to File in California

California state court claims may proceed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, or San Diego Superior Courts. California applies the Kelly/Frye standard for expert admissibility. The state's aggressive PFAS regulatory stance and strong environmental litigation tradition make California courts receptive to toxic exposure claims. The AstroTurf settlement and FieldTurf class action settlement provide precedent for turf-related claims. California's Proposition 65 may also support notice-of-harm arguments.

California Data

Exposure in California

Source: Synthetic Turf Council / California EPA

Source: U.S. Soccer Foundation

Source: California Legislature

Source: EPA / California OEHHA

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