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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in California

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Filing deadline2 years from breakage date (discovery rule may apply)CCP § 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: 2 years from device breakage date under CCP § 335.1, with discovery rule potentially available A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from breakage date (discovery rule may apply)

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 is a Tier 1 priority market for Paragard litigation — the largest women's health market in the United States, with millions of reproductive-age women and a 2-year statute of limitations (CCP § 335.1) with California's discovery rule, which may provide some flexibility in accrual timing. Los Angeles has been identified as a top-priority city for Paragard geo-targeted content. California women should consult a Paragard attorney: if your device broke in 2022, your California deadline may be approaching or have passed. The 2025 MDL breakage-date ruling creates urgency for all California plaintiffs.

California Statute of Limitations: California CCP § 335.1 establishes a 2 years limitations period for personal injury and product liability claims. California's discovery rule under CCP § 340.5 (medical device context) tolls the period until the plaintiff discovered or reasonably should have discovered the Paragard arm fracture and its connection to her injuries.

California has the nation's largest population of reproductive-age women and one of the highest IUD usage rates, driven by strong Medi-Cal coverage and a robust network of Planned Parenthood and federally qualified health centers. Copper IUD preference is especially prevalent in communities seeking hormone-free contraception.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for California.

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Sources

  1. CCP § 335.1