Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-116 - Breast implants(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.(b) This section does not apply to an action for medical injuries subject to the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 2A of this article.