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EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in North Carolina

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Filing deadline3 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkNCGS § 1-52

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 North Carolina?

North Carolina has a 3-year SOL for personal injury (NCGS § 1-52). Discovery rule applies for latent disease. North Carolina follows pure contributory negligence — one of few states barring recovery if plaintiff is any percentage at fault. A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link

Source: NCGS § 1-52

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?

North Carolina is a focal point for EtO warehouse off-gassing litigation. BD's Four Oaks warehouse emits 5,694 lbs of EtO annually just 1,100 feet from homes — unregulated under EPA NESHAP. Medline's Lincolnton warehouse presents similar concerns. North Carolina's 3-year SOL applies.

Johnston County Superior Court

207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Court website

U.S. District Court — Eastern District of North Carolina

310 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601

Court website

Lincoln County Superior Court

302 N Academy St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Court website

U.S. District Court — Western District of North Carolina

401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Court website

Medical facilities in North Carolina

  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for North Carolina.

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Sources

  1. NCGS § 1-52