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People's Justice Legal Research Team
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