PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in South Dakota

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Statute of Limitations

South Dakota has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of discovery.

3 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection

Filing Venue

Where to File in South Dakota

South Dakota personal injury claims are governed by SDCL § 15-2-14, providing a 3-year limitations period. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Ellsworth AFB in Meade County west of Rapid City is the primary military PFAS contamination site in South Dakota. The B-1B bomber wing requires extensive AFFF capability, and training exercises have documented PFAS in groundwater monitoring wells near the base.

South Dakota Data

Exposure in South Dakota

Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023