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Statute of Limitations
SDCL § 15-2-14 provides a 3-year limitations period for product liability personal injury claims in South Dakota. The discovery rule applies, tolling accrual until the plaintiff discovers or should discover the mesh-related injury and causation. No statute of repose applies. South Dakota's rural character means claimants often face travel costs for specialist mesh revision surgery — a compensable element of damages. Cases typically transfer to MDL 2846 in S.D. Ohio.
3 years from discovery of mesh-related injury and causation
South Dakota Data
Exposure in South Dakota
Source: South Dakota Department of Health surgical utilization data
Source: MDL 2846 comparable case analysis for rural state plaintiffs
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