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§ 5-116. Breast implant claims

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Limitations (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-116
§ 5-116. Breast implant claims
Currentness
Class action involvement or mediation
(a) An action for damages for an injury or death caused by the effects of a breast implant or breast implant materials shall be filed within the later of:
(1) 180 days after the date of completion of any opt-out period in a class action in which the claimant is a member of the class, including an opt-out period provided for in a settlement agreement;
(2) 180 days after the completion of any nonbinding mediation in a class action in which the claimant is a member of the class; or
(3) A period of limitations that would otherwise apply.
Actions for medical injuries
(b) This section does not apply to an action for medical injuries subject to the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 2A of this article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1995, c. 638, § 1, eff. July 1, 1995.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-116, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-116
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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