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Statute of Limitations
South Carolina has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). The discovery rule applies in South Carolina for latent injury cases. South Carolina uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar. South Carolina has a 13-year statute of repose for product liability claims. The District of South Carolina (Charleston/Columbia) is the primary federal venue for PowerPort cases.
3 years from discovery of injury (13-year repose)
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Exposure in South Carolina
Source: National Cancer Institute, 2024
Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-530
Source: S.C. Code § 15-3-640
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