Claims Alleging Injury by Bayer’s Contrasting Agent Magnevist Time-Barred, N.Y. Federal Judge Rules

NEW YORK — Negligence and strict liability claims brought against Bayer Corp. in connection with its contrasting agent Magnevist are time-barred under New York’s three-year statute of limitations because the plaintiff discovered her injuries seven years ago, a New York federal judge has ruled.

On Dec. 13, Judge Joseph F. Bianco of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York noted that the three-year statute of limitations is triggered when the plaintiff first notices symptoms of her injuries, rather than when the cause was diagnosed.

Fedhia Gaillard sued Bayer Corp. and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., alleging her …