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People's Justice Legal Research Team
Statute of Limitations
Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120 provides a 5-year general limitation, but the asbestos disease discovery rule limits mesothelioma claims to the date of diagnosis or when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the disease. Missouri courts typically apply a 2-year window from the date of discovery for asbestos claims. Missouri uses pure comparative fault.
2 years from diagnosis (discovery rule)
Missouri Data
Exposure in Missouri
Source: Missouri Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH Missouri Occupational Data
Source: RAND Asbestos Litigation Report 2024
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