Ohio · EtO Exposure and Cancer
EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Ohio
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkORC § 2305.10 |
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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 Ohio?
Ohio has a 2-year SOL for personal injury (ORC § 2305.10). Discovery rule applies for latent toxic exposure. Ohio follows modified comparative fault (51% bar). A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: ORC § 2305.10
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?
Ohio hosts multiple EtO sterilization facilities in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas, including STERIS Corporation operations (headquartered in Ohio). EPA data shows elevated cancer risk near sterilization operations. Ohio's 2-year SOL applies.
Medical facilities in Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — James Cancer Hospital
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Ohio.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- ORC § 2305.10