Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. Washington Consumer Protection Act provides one of the strongest state-level consumer protection frameworks in the country. 3-year SOL gives a more generous filing window.
2029-06-30
Where to File in Washington
Washington paraquat cases can be filed in the superior court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where exposure occurred. Yakima County, Grant County, and other eastern Washington agricultural counties are primary venues. King County (Seattle) handles significant product liability litigation volume. Federal claims are coordinated through MDL 3004 in S.D. Illinois. Washington’s strong worker protection and consumer protection frameworks benefit paraquat plaintiffs.
Exposure in Washington
Source: USGS Pesticide Use Estimates
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture
Source: USDA Census of Agriculture