Rhode Island · Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do in Rhode Island
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| Filing deadline | 10 years from discovery of Parkinson's diagnosis and paraquat connectionR.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13 |
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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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a 10-year statute of limitations for product liability claims under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13, one of the longest in the nation, with the discovery rule applicable. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13
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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Rhode Island has limited agricultural paraquat use but nursery, turf grass, and small farm operations have applied paraquat. Residents who worked in agricultural settings in other states retain viable claims. Rhode Island has a favorable 10-year statute of limitations for product liability.
Medical facilities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Hospital Movement Disorders Program
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do overview. This page covers the local information available for Rhode Island.
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- R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13