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Statute of Limitations
Washington imposes a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (RCW § 4.16.080). The discovery rule applies to latent pharmaceutical injuries. Washington courts apply the Frye standard for novel scientific evidence (State v. Cauthron), asking whether the methodology is generally accepted in the relevant scientific community. This standard may be more favorable than Daubert for GLP-1 causation testimony.
3 years from date of injury discovery (Frye standard — favorable)
Washington Data
Exposure in Washington
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024
Source: State v. Cauthron, 120 Wn.2d 879
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