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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Louisiana: 1 year from device breakage date (La. Civ. Code art. 3492)
1 year from breakage date — URGENT
Where to File in Louisiana
Louisiana's 1-year delictual prescription period is one of the most restrictive in the country for personal injury tort claims. Louisiana Paragard plaintiffs must act within 1 year of the device breakage event. Louisiana cases file into MDL 2974 in Atlanta; Louisiana state court is also available. The Louisiana Products Liability Act (LPLA) also governs state court claims.
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 3492; Louisiana Products Liability Act