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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
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Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island General Laws § 9-1-14.1 provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims with the discovery rule applying from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Providence County Superior Court handles asbestos cases. Rhode Island uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar.
3 years from diagnosis
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: Rhode Island Cancer Registry 2024
Source: NIOSH Rhode Island Occupational Data
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1
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