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Statute of Limitations
Massachusetts has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (MGL c. 260 § 2A). The discovery rule applies for latent disease — the SoL begins when you discovered or should have discovered that talcum powder caused your cancer.
3 years from discovery of injury
Massachusetts Data
Exposure in Massachusetts
Source: Consumer usage surveys, 2023
Source: Massachusetts Cancer Registry, 2024
Medical Resources