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Tepezza use and a claim for hearing loss in Pennsylvania

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Filing deadline2 years from discovery of Tepezza-related hearing injuryPa. 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 Consolidated Statutes 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524 imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims including product liability. The discovery rule applies where the defect or its causal connection was not immediately discoverable — the clock starts when the plaintiff knew or should have known that Tepezza caused the hearing damage. Pennsylvania does not have a statute of repose for pharmaceutical product liability claims. A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from discovery of Tepezza-related hearing injury

Source: 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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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Pennsylvania applies a 2-year statute of limitations for pharmaceutical product liability claims under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524. The discovery rule tolls the deadline when the injury was not immediately apparent — particularly relevant for Tepezza patients who may not connect hearing changes to the drug until learning of the MDL litigation. Pennsylvania has a strong plaintiffs' bar in pharmaceutical litigation, particularly in Philadelphia, which has historically been a favorable venue for drug injury cases. All federal cases are consolidated in the MDL in the Northern District of Illinois.

Federal Tepezza cases from Pennsylvania are transferred to the MDL in the Northern District of Illinois (MDL No. 3079). Pennsylvania state court claims may proceed in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, which has historically been a favorable venue for pharmaceutical litigation. Pennsylvania applies a Frye standard for expert testimony in state courts. The state's strong tradition of pharmaceutical mass tort handling makes it a significant source of Tepezza claims.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Tepezza use and a claim for hearing loss overview. This page covers the local information available for Pennsylvania.

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Sources

  1. Pa. C.S. § 5524