New Jersey · Video game addiction
Video game addiction claims in New Jersey
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from injury (tolled for minors until age 18)NJSA § 2A:14-2 |
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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 New Jersey?
New Jersey has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (NJSA § 2A:14-2). For minors, the statute is tolled until age 18. New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act (NJSA § 56:8-1) provides a 6-year window with treble damages and mandatory attorney's fees. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: NJSA § 2A:14-2
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 has a 2-year personal injury statute of limitations with minor tolling until age 18. New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act is one of the strongest in the nation, providing treble damages and attorney's fees for deceptive practices — a powerful tool in gaming addiction litigation.
Medical facilities in New Jersey
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care — Youth Services
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Video game addiction overview. This page covers the local information available for New Jersey.
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- NJSA § 2A:14-2