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Product Liability, Bankruptcy and the Proceeds of Legal Action

When does a cause of action accrue for an injury caused by an implanted medical device? This is a question that usually comes up when determining whether an allegedly injured plaintiff has brought his or her lawsuit in a timely enough manner to keep the claim from being thrown out on statute of limitations grounds. But if the case has been settled, or tried to a verdict that is not appealed, aren't we done with this question? Not necessarily.

22 minute read July 02, 2017 at 12:02 AM
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Janice G. Inman
Product Liability, Bankruptcy and the Proceeds of Legal Action

When does a cause of action accrue for an injury caused by an implanted medical device?

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