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Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island: 3 years for product liability (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14). Discovery rule applies — the limitations period begins when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its connection to the product.
3 years from discovery of injury
Where to File in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a single federal judicial district — the District of Rhode Island, headquartered in Providence. Rhode Island follows a pure comparative fault system and does not cap compensatory damages in product liability cases. The state's small size and limited pharmaceutical litigation volume mean most complex cases involve coordination with Boston-area counsel.
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: IQVIA prescription data estimates
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4
Source: Geographic access analysis