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Artificial Turf Cancer Lawsuit in Colorado

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Statute of limitations — Colorado

Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-102 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims including toxic exposure product liability. The discovery rule applies — the limitations period begins when the plaintiff knows or reasonably should have known of the cancer and its connection to artificial turf exposure. Colorado has a general 6-year statute of repose under § 13-80-102(1)(a) that may limit some older exposure claims.

2 years from discovery of turf-related cancer diagnosis

Filing venue

Where to File in Colorado

Colorado state court claims may proceed in Denver District Court, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, or other district courts along the Front Range. Colorado applies the Shreck standard for expert testimony (a modified Daubert approach). Colorado's high altitude creates approximately 25% more UV radiation exposure than sea-level locations, accelerating crumb rubber photodegradation and potentially increasing carcinogenic chemical release. The Denver metro area's rapid population growth has driven extensive synthetic turf installations for expanding youth sports programs.

Colorado data

Exposure in Colorado

Colorado's high altitude results in approximately 25% greater UV radiation than sea-level locations — UV exposure accelerates photodegradation of crumb rubber, releasing additional carcinogenic compounds

25% more UV

Source: Colorado State University atmospheric research

Synthetic turf fields installed across Colorado, concentrated in the Denver-Aurora-Boulder metropolitan corridor, with rapid expansion for youth sports facilities

300+

Source: Colorado Parks & Recreation Association

Colorado population — one of the fastest-growing states with a high youth athletic participation rate and expanding synthetic turf infrastructure

5.8 million

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024

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