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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. The NC Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA) provides a 4-year SOL and the possibility of treble damages. The discovery rule starts the clock when the connection between addictive game design and the child's harm was discovered or should have been discovered.
2029-06-30
Where to File in North Carolina
North Carolina video game addiction cases are filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the claim arose. Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) and Wake County (Raleigh) handle the largest volume of complex litigation. North Carolina's UDTPA claims are particularly attractive because they allow for treble damages. Federal claims are filed in the Western District (Charlotte), Middle District (Greensboro), or Eastern District (Raleigh).
Exposure in North Carolina
Source: ESA 2024
Source: NC state data
Source: NC DHHS