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Statute of Limitations
West Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (WV Code § 55-2-12). The discovery rule applies for latent disease — the SoL begins when you discovered or should have discovered the talcum powder-cancer connection.
2 years from discovery of injury
West Virginia Data
Exposure in West Virginia
Source: Consumer usage data, 2023
Source: West Virginia Cancer Registry, 2024
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