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Claims for harm linked to Dupixent in Pennsylvania

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery of injury42 Pa. C.S. § 5524

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 Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania: 2 years for personal injury (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). Discovery rule applies — limitations begin when plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its causal connection to Dupixent. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery of injury

Source: 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Pennsylvania is strategically important for Dupixent litigation because Sanofi US Inc. is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, just across the state border, and has significant operations in Pennsylvania. The Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) has a long history of managing major pharmaceutical MDLs and mass tort programs. Philadelphia's Complex Litigation Center handles coordinated pharmaceutical cases with experienced judicial oversight.

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) is one of the most experienced pharmaceutical MDL courts in the country, having managed the Avandia, Zoloft birth defects, and other major pharmaceutical litigations. Philadelphia's state court Complex Litigation Center also handles coordinated mass tort proceedings. The Western District (Pittsburgh) is an alternative federal venue. Pennsylvania applies strict liability for defective products under Section 402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, and does not require proof of negligence for manufacturing or design defect claims. No statutory cap on compensatory damages.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm linked to Dupixent overview. This page covers the local information available for Pennsylvania.

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Sources

  1. 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524