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Last reviewed against primary sources: March 2, 2026
Statute of Limitations
2-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. The clock starts when the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the connection between the game's addictive design and the child's harm. Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law provides an additional cause of action.
2028-06-30
Where to File in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania video game addiction cases can be filed in the court of common pleas of the county where the plaintiff resides. The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has an established mass tort program with extensive experience in complex product liability litigation including opioids and asbestos. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) is another active jurisdiction. Federal claims are filed in the Eastern District (Philadelphia) or Western District (Pittsburgh). The PA Attorney General's office is conducting an active investigation into gaming companies.
Exposure in Pennsylvania
Source: ESA 2024
Source: PA state data
Source: PA Dept of Health