France's Court of Cassation subjects anxiety damage to a ten-year statute of limitations

The Court of Cassation classifies anxiety damage as bodily harm in a ruling dated May 29, 2026.

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This decision, issued in a Distilbène case, applies the ten-year statute of limitations under Article 2226 of the Civil Code.

It closes the door to a shorter prescription period for affected victims.

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