State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Courts-and-judicial-proceedings > Title-5 > Subtitle-1 > 5-116§ 5-116. Breast implants.
(a) In general.- 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) Exceptions.- This section does not apply to an action for medical injuries subject to the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 2A of this article.
[1995, ch. 638.]
