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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Louisiana prescriptive period for product liability claims is 1 year from discovery (La. Civ. Code art. 3492, modified by contra non valentem doctrine). The argued deadline based on the January 2022 FDA communication under the discovery rule is January 12, 2023 — URGENT. Louisiana plaintiffs should consult an attorney immediately.
1 year from discovery under contra non valentem — January 12, 2023 if triggered by FDA communication (URGENT — consult attorney immediately)
Exposure in Louisiana
Source: La. Civ. Code art. 3492; Contra non valentem doctrine
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