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Statute of limitations — California
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
Estimated synthetic turf athletic fields installed across California, many in youth sports facilities and public parks with crumb rubber infill
1,500+
Source: Synthetic Turf Council / California EPA
Youth soccer players registered in California — the largest state participation pool, with extensive exposure to crumb rubber infill during practices and games
2.1 million
Source: U.S. Soccer Foundation
California law enacted in 2021 restricting PFAS in food packaging — part of the state's broader PFAS regulatory framework that strengthens toxic exposure claims
AB 1200
Source: California Legislature
Estimated tire-derived crumb rubber granules a youth soccer player contacts per hour of play, with documented dermal absorption and inhalation pathways
12,000+
Source: EPA / California OEHHA
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