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Montana · Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline3 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204

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 Montana?

3-year statute of limitations for personal injury (Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-401 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204

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?

Montana has a 3-year SOL with minority tolling. Montana AG Austin Knudsen joined the multistate Meta coalition. Montana's rural communities face limited youth mental health access, amplifying social media's impact. Billings and Missoula families should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in Montana

  • Shodair Children's Hospital

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Montana.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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Sources

  1. Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204