Statute of Limitations
4-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule. FDUTPA consumer protection claims may carry a separate 4-year SOL. Discovery rule starts the clock when the family discovered or should have discovered the connection between the game's design and the child's harm.
2028-12-31
Where to File in Florida
Florida video game addiction cases can be filed in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where the defendant conducts business. Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, and Orange County circuit courts handle the largest volume of consumer protection and product liability cases. Multiple Florida school districts have filed claims in the MDL. Federal claims are filed in the Southern District (Miami), Middle District (Tampa/Orlando), or Northern District (Tallahassee).
Exposure in Florida
Source: ESA 2024
Source: Florida Dept of Commerce
Source: Florida Dept of Health