Utah · EtO Exposure and Cancer

EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in Utah

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Filing deadline4 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO linkUtah Code § 78B-2-307

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Utah?

Utah has a 4-year SOL for personal injury (Utah Code § 78B-2-307). Discovery rule applies. Utah's longer SOL provides additional time for recently diagnosed residents. A lawyer can confirm yours.

4 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link

Source: Utah Code § 78B-2-307

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Utah has two active EtO sterilization facilities — BD Medical in Sandy and Sterigenics in Salt Lake City. EPA data shows elevated cancer risks for communities near both facilities, and litigation is emerging.

Third Judicial District Court — Salt Lake County

450 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Court website

U.S. District Court — District of Utah

351 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Court website

Medical facilities in Utah

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Utah.

What happens when I check?

You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, your answers are kept on file. If a participating law firm takes these cases, it may contact you. People's Justice is not a law firm.

Live in Utah? Read what applies in your state.

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Sources

  1. Utah Code § 78B-2-307