Statute of Limitations
3-year statute of limitations for personal injury with discovery rule — longer than most key states. New York General Business Law Sections 349 and 350 provide additional consumer protection causes of action for deceptive business practices and false advertising.
2029-06-30
Where to File in New York
New York talcum powder cases are filed in the supreme court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where J&J conducts business. New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), and Bronx County handle the largest volume of product liability cases. New York has extensive experience with asbestos mass tort litigation, which provides directly relevant judicial expertise for mesothelioma claims. Federal cases from New York are typically consolidated into MDL 2738 in New Jersey.
Exposure in New York
Source: NY CPLR
Source: Court records
Source: New York law