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Statute of Limitations
K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4) sets a 2-year limitations period for personal injury claims. The discovery rule under § 60-513(b) delays accrual until the injury is reasonably ascertainable, which in hernia mesh cases runs from when complications manifested and were linked to the mesh device. Kansas maintains a 10-year statute of repose running from the product's sale — claimants implanted more than 10 years ago should seek legal counsel immediately. Most Kansas cases transfer to MDL 2846 in S.D. Ohio.
2 years from when mesh complications were reasonably ascertainable (10-year repose from product sale)
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Exposure in Kansas
Source: Kansas Hospital Association surgical utilization report
Source: K.S.A. § 60-513(b) and Kansas appellate case law
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