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Social media addiction: who may have a claim?

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 1842 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?

2-year statute of limitations for personal injury (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). Discovery rule applies. Minority tolling under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5533 tolls for minors until age 18. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery; tolled for minors until age 18

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 has a 2-year SOL with minority tolling. Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry joined the 42-state Meta lawsuit coalition. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — major metro areas with large youth populations — should evaluate claims.

Medical facilities in Pennsylvania

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) — Behavioral Health

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Social media addiction: who may have a claim? overview. This page covers the local information available for Pennsylvania.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.

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If a participating law firm takes your case, it explains your options.

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Sources

  1. 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524