Jefferson County District Court — 1st Judicial District
100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
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EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Colorado
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkCRS § 13-80-102 |
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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 Colorado?
Colorado has a 2-year SOL for personal injury (CRS § 13-80-102). Discovery rule applies. Colorado follows modified comparative fault (50% bar rule). A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link
Source: CRS § 13-80-102
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Colorado is the site of the Terumo BCT EtO sterilization facility in Lakewood, where at least 12 lawsuits have been filed. A 2024 defense verdict complicates the litigation landscape but has not deterred new filings. EPA data shows elevated cancer risk.
U.S. District Court — District of Colorado
901 19th St, Denver, CO 80294
Court websiteMedical facilities in Colorado
University of Colorado Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Colorado.
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- CRS § 13-80-102