Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. CLRA and UCL consumer protection claims may carry a separate 3-year SOL. The discovery rule starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the link between talc use and cancer.
2028-06-30
Where to File in California
California talcum powder cases are filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where J&J sells products. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, and Orange County superior courts handle the largest volume of product liability cases. Federal cases originating in California may be consolidated into MDL 2738 in New Jersey. California’s CLRA and UCL provide powerful consumer protection claims that may supplement personal injury theories.
Exposure in California
Source: Court records
Source: Cal. Civ. Code
Source: California law