Kanawha County Circuit Court
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
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EtO Exposure and Cancer Claims in West Virginia
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link; medical monitoring available pre-diagnosisWV Code § 55-2-12 |
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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 has a 2-year SOL for personal injury (WV Code § 55-2-12). Discovery rule applies. Fourth Circuit recognizes medical monitoring claims for toxic exposure. A lawyer can confirm yours.
2 years from cancer diagnosis or discovery of EtO link; medical monitoring available pre-diagnosis
Source: WV 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.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
West Virginia hosts the Union Carbide/Covestro chemical manufacturing facility in South Charleston that has used and emitted ethylene oxide for over 70 years. The Fourth Circuit allows medical monitoring claims. Active litigation is pending.
U.S. District Court — Southern District of West Virginia
300 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Court websiteMedical facilities in West Virginia
CAMC Cancer Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the EtO Exposure and Cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for West Virginia.
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- WV Code § 55-2-12