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Statute of Limitations
Virginia: 2 years for product liability (Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)). Discovery rule applies for latent injuries — the limitations period begins when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its connection to the product.
2 years from discovery of injury
Where to File in Virginia
Virginia has two federal judicial districts: the Eastern District (Alexandria/Richmond/Norfolk) and Western District (Roanoke/Charlottesville). The Eastern District is known as the 'Rocket Docket' for its fast case management. Virginia follows a contributory negligence system — one of the few remaining states where any plaintiff fault bars recovery in negligence claims. Virginia does not cap compensatory damages in product liability but caps punitive damages at $350,000.
Exposure in Virginia
Source: IQVIA prescription data estimates
Source: VCU Massey / UVA / NCI
Source: Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-38.1 / § 8.01-243