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Claims for burns from hot soup in Delaware

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Filing deadline2 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)10 Del. C. § 8119

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 Delaware?

Delaware has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims (10 Del. C. § 8119). For minor victims, 10 Del. C. § 8116 tolls the SOL during minority. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)

Delaware does not have a separate product liability statute of repose, giving plaintiffs protection for longer periods.

Source: 10 Del. C. § 8119

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.

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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Delaware is a modified comparative fault state with a 51% bar. While Delaware's population is small, its courts — particularly the Superior Court in New Castle County — handle significant litigation due to Delaware's status as a corporate domicile state. Many product manufacturers, including Campbell Soup Company and Nissin's U.S. holding entities, are incorporated in Delaware, which can create jurisdictional leverage for plaintiffs.

Medical facilities in Delaware

  • Christiana Hospital — Burn Care Unit

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for burns from hot soup overview. This page covers the local information available for Delaware.

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Sources

  1. 10 Del. C. § 8119