Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Minnesota

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Statute of Limitations

Minnesota Statutes § 541.07(1) provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Minnesota courts apply the discovery rule for latent asbestos diseases from date of mesothelioma diagnosis. Minnesota uses modified comparative fault with a 51% bar.

2 years from diagnosis

Minnesota Data

Exposure in Minnesota

Source: Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System 2024

Source: NIOSH Minnesota Occupational Data

Source: Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Minnesota

Mayo Clinic — Mesothelioma Program (Rochester, MN)

University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center

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