Bristol County Superior Court
9 Court St, Taunton, MA 02780
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EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Massachusetts
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkMGL c. 260, § 2A |
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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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a 3-year SOL for personal injury (MGL c. 260, § 2A). Discovery rule applies. Chapter 93A consumer protection statute may provide additional theories. A lawyer can confirm yours.
3 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link
No cap on compensatory damages.
Source: MGL c. 260, § 2A
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Massachusetts hosts the Professional Contract Sterilization (PCS) facility in Taunton — which has the highest EtO wastewater discharges nationally — and was exempted from the 2024 EPA NESHAP rules by the Trump administration. Massachusetts tort law provides strong advantages for plaintiffs.
U.S. District Court — District of Massachusetts
1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210
Court websiteMedical facilities in Massachusetts
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Massachusetts.
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- MGL c. 260, § 2A