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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and Unfair Competition Law (UCL) provide additional causes of action. California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (2022) imposes additional obligations on platforms regarding children's data and design. Discovery rule starts when the family discovered or should have discovered the connection between the platform and the child's harm.
2028-06-30
Where to File in California
California is the home jurisdiction for MDL 3047, consolidated before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the Northern District of California (Oakland). Meta is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. State court cases can be filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego superior courts handle the largest volume of technology litigation. The K.G.M. bellwether trial is proceeding in LA County Superior Court.
Exposure in California
Source: Pew Research / CA Dept of Education
Source: JPML
Source: MDL 3047 Docket