Statute of Limitations
California: 2 years for personal injury (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). Discovery rule applies — the statute begins when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause.
2 years from discovery of injury
Where to File in California
California federal cases are filed in the Central District (Los Angeles), Northern District (San Francisco), Eastern District (Sacramento), or Southern District (San Diego). The Central District of California has the heaviest pharmaceutical litigation docket nationally. State court filings are also viable through California's JCCP (Judicial Council Coordination Proceedings) process, which can consolidate state cases before a single judge. California does not cap non-economic damages in product liability cases. Sanofi has significant operations in the state, establishing personal jurisdiction.
Exposure in California
Source: IQVIA prescription data estimates
Source: National Cancer Institute
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology