IUD Lawsuit in New York: What You Need to Know

Yes. New York allows injured patients to sue IUD manufacturers under product liability law and to sue healthcare providers under medical malpractice law. Claims may arise from defective design, failure to warn, or improper placement. Because both theories have different procedural requirements, consulting a NY attorney early is critical.

In New York, most personal injury and product liability claims must be filed within 3 years of the injury under CPLR §214. Medical malpractice claims generally must be filed within 2.5 years of the act or omission, or from the end of continuous treatment. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your claim, so you should consult an attorney as soon as possible.

Common injuries in IUD lawsuits include uterine perforation, organ damage from device migration, pelvic inflammatory disease, embedment requiring surgery, and unintended pregnancy. If a manufacturer failed to adequately warn of these risks, or if a physician implanted the device incorrectly, both may bear legal responsibility under New York law.

New York plaintiffs may recover economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and future care costs, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. There is no statutory cap on non-economic damages in most NY product liability or personal injury cases. The value of any case depends on the specific facts, injuries, and evidence.