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Statute of Limitations
Iowa Code § 614.1(2) provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Iowa courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Iowa uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar.
2 years from diagnosis
Iowa Data
Exposure in Iowa
Source: SEER NCI 2024
Source: NIOSH Iowa Occupational Data
Source: Iowa Code § 614.1(2)
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