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NEC baby formula claims: what parents can do in Iowa

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Filing deadlineAge 19 for surviving minor's personal injury claim (one year after reaching majority); 2 years for wrongful deathIowa Code § 614.1(2)

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 Iowa?

Iowa personal injury SOL: 2 years (Iowa Code § 614.1(2)). Minor tolling: minors have one year after reaching age 18 to sue — child's claim expires at age 19 (§ 614.8(2)). Wrongful death: 2 years (§ 614.1(2)). A lawyer can confirm yours.

Age 19 for surviving minor's personal injury claim (one year after reaching majority); 2 years for wrongful death

Iowa follows modified comparative fault — 51% bar. Discovery rule recognized.

Source: Iowa Code § 614.1(2)

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?

Iowa extends the 2-year personal injury SOL for minors so they have one year after reaching age 18 — surviving NEC children have until age 19 to file (Iowa Code § 614.8(2)). Iowa has a strong academic medical system; University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital operates a leading Level IV NICU and has conducted significant NEC research. Iowa follows modified comparative fault with a 51% bar.

Medical facilities in Iowa

  • University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital — NICU (Level IV)

  • UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center NICU

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the NEC baby formula claims: what parents can do overview. This page covers the local information available for Iowa.

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Sources

  1. Iowa Code § 614.1(2)