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Statute of Limitations
West Virginia: 2 years from discovery (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12)
2 years from BIA-ALCL diagnosis or discovery of BIOCELL connection
Filing Venue
Where to File in West Virginia
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.
West Virginia Data
Exposure in West Virginia
Source: FDA MAUDE Adverse Event Database
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System