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Hernia mesh claims: who can file and what to do in Kentucky

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Filing deadline1 year from discovery of mesh-related injury and causation — URGENTKRS § 413.140(1)(a)

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?

KRS § 413.140(1)(a) imposes a 1-year personal injury limitations period — among the shortest in the U.S. The discovery rule applies, tolling the clock until the plaintiff knew or should have known of the mesh injury and its cause. However, the 1-year period from discovery leaves little time for investigation and case preparation. Kentucky claimants recently diagnosed with mesh-related complications should consult with an attorney. A lawyer can confirm yours.

1 year from discovery of mesh-related injury and causation — URGENT

No statute of repose applies. Kentucky's geographic proximity to S.D. Ohio MDL court in Columbus is logistically advantageous.

Source: KRS § 413.140(1)(a)

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?

Kentucky applies a 1-year statute of limitations for product liability personal injury claims under KRS § 413.140(1)(a) — one of the shortest windows in the nation. The discovery rule tolls the period, but Kentucky's 1-year baseline applies to claimants with recent diagnosis of mesh complications. Many Kentucky mesh patients participate in MDL 2846 in neighboring S.D. Ohio.

Jefferson County Circuit Court — Civil Division

700 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202

Court website

U.S. District Court — W.D. Kentucky, Louisville Division

601 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Court website

Medical facilities in Kentucky

  • UK HealthCare — Department of Surgery, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

  • Norton Healthcare — Surgical Specialists of Louisville

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Hernia mesh claims: who can file and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for Kentucky.

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Sources

  1. KRS § 413.140(1)(a)