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Claims for harm from Allergan implants in West Virginia

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Filing deadline2 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connectionW. Va. Code § 55-2-12

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 West Virginia?

West Virginia: 2 years from discovery (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection

Source: W. Va. Code § 55-2-12

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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02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

West Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for Allergan BIOCELL claims. Charleston and Morgantown cosmetic surgery markets placed BIOCELL implants during the recall period. West Virginia plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in neighboring New Jersey.

West Virginia has a 2-year personal injury statute under W. Va. Code § 55-2-12 with the discovery rule. West Virginia plaintiffs file in MDL 2921 in the District of New Jersey. Charleston and Morgantown plastic surgery practices placed Allergan BIOCELL products during the 2005–2019 period. BIA-ALCL diagnoses in West Virginia from 2024 onward are within the 2-year limitations window. West Virginia's proximity to the D.N.J. MDL forum facilitates efficient participation.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for harm from Allergan implants overview. This page covers the local information available for West Virginia.

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Sources

  1. W. Va. Code § 55-2-12