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California · EtO Exposure and Cancer

EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in California

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Filing deadline2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkCCP § 335.1

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in California?

California has a 2-year SOL for personal injury (CCP § 335.1). Discovery rule applies. California Proposition 65 shifts the burden to defendants to prove exposure is below the no significant risk level. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link

Source: CCP § 335.1

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

California hosts EtO sterilization operations in the Los Angeles basin (Vernon/Sterigenics) and other locations. Proposition 65 provides an additional legal theory beyond traditional negligence. California's strong environmental justice framework supports claims from communities of color near sterilization facilities.

Los Angeles Superior Court — Southeast District (Norwalk)

12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

Court website

U.S. District Court — Central District of California

350 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Court website

Medical facilities in California

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for California.

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Sources

  1. CCP § 335.1