New York A01190 amends the civil practice law to extend the time for filing claims in toxic tort cases.

New York A01190 modifies the civil practice law to change the timeline for filing claims in toxic tort cases. The bill presumes the date of discovery of the injury by the plaintiff or claimant to be the date of diagnosis. It also extends the period for filing a claim from five to ten years after the injury is discovered if the specific toxic cause is not known. A plaintiff has three years to file a claim from the time the specific cause is discovered. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A01190 amends the civil practice law to extend the time for filing claims in toxic tort cases.

New York A01190 modifies the civil practice law to change the timeline for filing claims in toxic tort cases. The bill presumes the date of discovery of the injury by the plaintiff or claimant to be the date of diagnosis. It also extends the period for filing a claim from five to ten years after the injury is discovered if the specific toxic cause is not known. A plaintiff has three years to file a claim from the time the specific cause is discovered. This act takes effect immediately.