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Statute of Limitations
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.
3 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link
North Carolina Data
Exposure in North Carolina
Source: EPA TRI / WRAL June 2025 investigation
Source: EPA NESHAP 2024 rule scope
Medical Resources