Courts in San Diego, California
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, S.D. California
333 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Superior Court
1100 Union St., San Diego, CA 92101
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego — Developmental Evaluation Clinic
3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123
UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center — Pediatric Neurology
9300 Campus Point Dr., San Diego, CA 92037
Liability Considerations in San Diego
San Diego families who fed their infants qualifying baby food brands between 2010 and 2023 benefit from California's strong discovery rule and minor tolling to age 20. Rady Children's Hospital — consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the country — provides comprehensive autism evaluation through its Developmental Evaluation Clinic. The San Diego Regional Center maintains records for children with developmental disabilities throughout San Diego County, including detailed early intervention documentation. UC San Diego's autism research program, affiliated with the Autism Center of Excellence, produces internationally recognized research on environmental contributors to ASD, including heavy metal exposure. UCSD researchers have been involved in studies relevant to the causation science in MDL 3101.
Your Legal Team
Sarah Chen
Senior Mass Tort Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Sarah Chen has focused her 18-year practice on mass tort and product liability litigation involving children’s health and safety. She has served on plaintiffs’ steering committees in multiple federal MDLs and has represented over 400 families in toxic exposure and pharmaceutical injury cases. Sarah currently represents families in MDL 3101 and is a recognized voice in the scientific debate linking heavy metal exposure to neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Education
- J.D., University of California Berkeley School of Law
- B.S. Environmental Science, UCLA