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Claims for harm from Allergan implants in Mississippi

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Filing deadline3 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connectionMiss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49

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 Mississippi?

Mississippi: 3 years from discovery (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49) A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection

Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49

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?

Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for Allergan BIOCELL claims. Jackson and Gulfport cosmetic surgery markets placed BIOCELL implants during the recall period. Mississippi plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in New Jersey.

Mississippi has a 3-year personal injury statute under Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49, applying from the date of discovery. Mississippi plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey. Jackson and Gulfport-Biloxi cosmetic surgery markets placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. Mississippi's 3-year window provides protection for BIA-ALCL diagnoses from 2023 onward. Claimants in Mississippi with earlier diagnoses or explant-only claims should consult an attorney promptly to assess tolling and discovery rule arguments.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from Allergan implants overview. This page covers the local information available for Mississippi.

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Sources

  1. Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49