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Statute of Limitations
New York: 3 years for personal injury (CPLR § 214). Discovery rule applies — limitations begin when the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered the injury and its cause. New York recognizes medical monitoring claims for at-risk populations.
3 years from discovery of injury; medical monitoring available pre-diagnosis
Where to File in New York
Pfizer is headquartered at 66 Hudson Boulevard, Manhattan, within the Southern District of New York, providing strong personal jurisdiction. SDNY has extensive pharmaceutical MDL experience. New York state courts offer coordination through mass tort management programs. New York does not cap compensatory damages in product liability cases. The state's recognition of medical monitoring claims allows gabapentin users who have not yet developed dementia to seek ongoing cognitive screening costs. New York follows pure comparative fault.
Exposure in New York
Source: IQVIA / NY I-STOP PDMP data
Source: Pfizer SEC filings / corporate records
Source: NY case law / Caronia v. Philip Morris (2d Cir.)