Massachusetts · Video game addiction
Video game addiction claims in Massachusetts
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from injury (tolled for minors until age 18)MGL ch. 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 statute of limitations for personal injury (MGL ch. 260 § 2A). For minors, the statute is tolled until age 18. Chapter 93A provides a 4-year window for unfair or deceptive business practices with potential treble damages. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: MGL ch. 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 has a 3-year personal injury statute of limitations and follows a modified comparative negligence system (51% bar). Massachusetts's strong consumer protection law (Chapter 93A) allows treble damages for willful or knowing violations and is a powerful tool in gaming addiction litigation.
Medical facilities in Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital — Department of Psychiatry
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Video game addiction overview. This page covers the local information available for Massachusetts.
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- MGL ch. 260 § 2A