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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Jersey has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and products liability claims (N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2). New Jersey's discovery rule tolls the SOL until the plaintiff knew or should have known of the claim. New Jersey also applies the Tort Claims Act for government defendants. Notably, Becton Dickinson is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ — making the District of New Jersey a natural jurisdiction for corporate witness depositions. New Jersey applies modified comparative fault (51% bar).
2 years from discovery of injury (discovery rule applies)
Exposure in New Jersey
Source: Becton Dickinson Corporate Filing
Source: Reported case data
Source: National Cancer Institute, 2024