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Claims for harm from Allergan implants in North Dakota

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Filing deadline6 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connectionN.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16

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 Dakota?

North Dakota: 6 years from discovery for product liability (N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16) A lawyer can confirm yours.

6 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection

Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16

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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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

North Dakota has a 6-year statute of limitations for product liability — one of the longest in the country, providing strong protection for North Dakota BIOCELL claimants. Fargo cosmetic surgery market placed BIOCELL implants during the recall period. North Dakota plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in New Jersey.

North Dakota has a 6-year statute of limitations for product liability actions under N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16 — one of the longest in the country. North Dakota plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey. The Fargo cosmetic surgery market placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. North Dakota's long limitations period provides protection for BIA-ALCL diagnoses from 2020 onward for North Dakota claimants.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from Allergan implants overview. This page covers the local information available for North Dakota.

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Sources

  1. N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16