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Paragard IUD: claims for a broken device in Maine

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Filing deadline6 years from breakage date14 M.R.S. § 752

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 Maine?

Maine: 6 years from device breakage date (14 M.R.S. § 752) A lawyer can confirm yours.

6 years from breakage date

Source: 14 M.R.S. § 752

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?

Maine women injured by a broken Paragard IUD have a 6-year statute of limitations — one of the most generous in the country — under Maine's general limitations period for bodily injury claims. This extended deadline means Maine women whose Paragard broke as early as 2020 may still have time to file. However, the 2025 MDL breakage-date ruling governs federal MDL filings, and Maine women should still consult an attorney promptly to confirm which deadline applies to their specific claim.

Maine's 6-year limitations period is among the most generous in the country for Paragard claimants. Women with breakages dating back to 2020 may still have valid claims in Maine state court. Federal MDL filings may be governed by different accrual standards — consult an attorney to determine which period applies.

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 Maine.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. 14 M.R.S. § 752