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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. CPLR 214-f provides an extended SOL for toxic tort claims, starting at the date of discovery of injury. New York has been aggressive in PFAS regulation and enforcement.
2029-06-30
Where to File in New York
New York AFFF cases can be filed in the supreme court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the exposure occurred. The Hoosick Falls contamination (Rensselaer County) is among the most well-documented PFAS exposure cases in the nation. Stewart ANGB (Orange County) is another significant contaminated site. New York City courts and the Albany area courts handle the largest volume of toxic tort cases. Federal claims are consolidated in MDL 2873 in D.S.C. CPLR 214-f provides important SOL extensions for toxic exposure claims.
Exposure in New York
Source: NY DEC
Source: NY CPLR
Source: NY CPLR