Statute of Limitations
Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of injury or discovery.
3 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection
Where to File in Mississippi
Mississippi personal injury claims are governed by Miss. Code § 15-1-49, providing a 3-year limitations period from discovery. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Columbus AFB in Lowndes County (pilot training base), Keesler AFB in Biloxi (the Air Force's primary training center for weather and IT), and Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg (National Guard training center) are the primary military PFAS sources. Gulf Coast communities near Biloxi and the Columbus/Starkville corridor are priority populations.
Exposure in Mississippi
Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023
Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database; Mississippi DEQ Reports 2022