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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Maryland

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Filing deadline3 years from breakage dateMd. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

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 Maryland?

Maryland: 3 years from device breakage date (Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101) A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from breakage date

Source: Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Maryland women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 3-year statute of limitations from when the claim accrues (§ 5-101), more time than the 2-year period in many states. Maryland women whose Paragard broke in 2022 may still have a viable filing window through 2025. The Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro area includes a significant population of reproductive-age women and active OB/GYN practices where Paragard was commonly prescribed. Maryland plaintiffs file into MDL 2974 in Atlanta.

Maryland's 3-year general statute of limitations under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101 gives Maryland Paragard plaintiffs additional time compared to 2-year states. Women with 2022 breakages may still be within the Maryland window. Federal MDL filings also involve the federal accrual standard from the 2025 MDL ruling.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device overview. This page covers the local information available for Maryland.

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Sources

  1. Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101