Zantac / Ranitidine (NDMA Cancer) Lawsuit in Washington

Statute of Limitations

Washington State has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (RCW § 4.16.080) with the discovery rule applicable. Washington courts generally apply the Frye standard for novel scientific evidence, asking whether the methodology is generally accepted in the relevant scientific community — similar to Delaware. Washington's high rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma in its older GERD population creates a significant potential claimant pool with compelling exposure histories.

3 years from date of cancer diagnosis discovery (Frye standard and 3-year SOL — favorable)