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Delaware · Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device

Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Delaware

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Filing deadline2 years from breakage date10 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: 2 years from device breakage date (10 Del. C. § 8119) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from breakage date

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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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Delaware women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 2-year statute of limitations from the device breakage date. Delaware is particularly relevant to medical device litigation as a corporate domicile — CooperSurgical's parent company, Cooper Companies, is incorporated in Delaware — but Paragard litigation proceeds through MDL 2974 in Georgia for federal cases. Delaware also has active state court capacity through Delaware Superior Court, which has experience with complex product liability litigation from pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

Delaware offers both MDL 2974 participation and state court options. Delaware Superior Court has handled complex pharmaceutical mass tort proceedings and is a potential alternative venue for Delaware Paragard plaintiffs.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for Delaware.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. 10 Del. C. § 8119