New Jersey · Elmiron and claims for vision loss
Elmiron and claims for vision loss in New Jersey
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in New Jersey?
New Jersey Products Liability Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:58C) provides a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. The discovery rule applies — the clock begins when the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known that Elmiron caused their vision damage. New Jersey has no statute of repose for product liability claims. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
New Jersey is the epicenter of Elmiron litigation. MDL 2973 is consolidated in the District of New Jersey before Judge Brian Martinotti, with 186 actions pending as of Oct. 1, 2026 (1,989 over the MDL's history) (JPML). Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary) is headquartered in New Jersey, making the state uniquely significant for both the MDL and any potential state court mass tort proceedings.
The Elmiron MDL (No. 2973) is centralized in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey before Judge Brian Martinotti. All federal Elmiron vision loss cases nationwide are transferred here for pretrial proceedings. New Jersey state court claims may proceed separately in Bergen, Middlesex, or Atlantic County Superior Courts. Judge Martinotti has overseen extensive bellwether discovery and Daubert proceedings. With Janssen/J&J headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ, the state is both the MDL seat and the defendant's home jurisdiction. Settlement discussions are advancing as of early 2026.
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Elmiron and claims for vision loss overview. This page covers the local information available for New Jersey.
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