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Claims for harm from Allergan implants in Kentucky

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Filing deadline1 year from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection — act immediatelyKRS § 413.140

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 Kentucky?

Kentucky: 1 year from discovery of injury (KRS § 413.140) — one of the shortest statutes nationally A lawyer can confirm yours.

1 year from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection — act immediately

Source: KRS § 413.140

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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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Kentucky has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury — one of the shortest in the country. Kentucky BIOCELL claimants are subject to filing deadlines. Louisville and Lexington cosmetic surgery markets placed BIOCELL implants during the recall period.

Kentucky has a 1-year personal injury statute of limitations under KRS § 413.140 — one of the shortest in the United States. Kentucky BIOCELL claimants should consult an attorney upon BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of a BIOCELL-related injury. The 1-year window is unforgiving. Kentucky plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey. Louisville and Lexington plastic surgery markets placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. If you are a Kentucky resident with a BIA-ALCL diagnosis, contact an attorney.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from Allergan implants overview. This page covers the local information available for Kentucky.

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Sources

  1. KRS § 413.140