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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island product liability statute of limitations is 3 years from discovery (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14). The argued deadline based on the January 12, 2022 FDA communication is January 12, 2025.
3 years from discovery — January 12, 2025 if triggered by FDA communication
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