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Idaho · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18I.C. § 5-219

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 Idaho?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (I.C. § 5-219). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under I.C. § 5-230 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

Source: I.C. § 5-219

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?

Idaho has a 2-year SOL for personal injury with minority tolling. Idaho passed HB 568 (2024) restricting minors' access to social media. Boise families should evaluate claims through MDL 3047.

Medical facilities in Idaho

  • St. Luke's Children's Hospital — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Idaho.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. I.C. § 5-219