state,abbr,claim_type,years,statute,clock_starts,exceptions,url "Alabama",AL,personal-injury,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of injury","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/personal-injury "Alabama",AL,medical-malpractice,2,"Ala. Code § 6-5-482","Date of act or omission, or date of discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of act | Minors under 4 at time of act: until age 8",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/medical-malpractice "Alabama",AL,written-contract,6,"Ala. Code § 6-2-34","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/written-contract "Alabama",AL,oral-contract,6,"Ala. Code § 6-2-37","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/oral-contract "Alabama",AL,defamation,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38(k)","Date of publication or utterance","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/defamation "Alabama",AL,wrongful-death,2,"Ala. Code § 6-5-410","Date of death","Estate must bring claim, not heirs directly | Gov entity notice required within 6 months",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/wrongful-death "Alabama",AL,property-damage,6,"Ala. Code § 6-2-34","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/property-damage "Alabama",AL,fraud,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-34","Date of discovery of fraud","Discovery rule: clock begins when fraud was or should have been discovered",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/fraud "Alabama",AL,slip-and-fall,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/slip-and-fall "Alabama",AL,dog-bite,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/dog-bite "Alabama",AL,product-liability,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/product-liability "Alabama",AL,assault-battery,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/assault-battery "Alabama",AL,sexual-assault,3,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/sexual-assault "Alabama",AL,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Ala. Code § 6-2-38","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: must file Notice of Claim within 6 months | Minors: tolled until age 19, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alabama/nursing-home-abuse "Alaska",AK,personal-injury,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of injury","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/personal-injury "Alaska",AK,medical-malpractice,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of act or discovery","10-year statute of repose from date of act | Minors: special rules apply",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/medical-malpractice "Alaska",AK,written-contract,3,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/written-contract "Alaska",AK,oral-contract,3,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/oral-contract "Alaska",AK,defamation,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/defamation "Alaska",AK,wrongful-death,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.55.580","Date of death","Personal representative must bring claim",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/wrongful-death "Alaska",AK,property-damage,6,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.050","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/property-damage "Alaska",AK,fraud,3,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies — clock starts at discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/fraud "Alaska",AK,slip-and-fall,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/slip-and-fall "Alaska",AK,dog-bite,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/dog-bite "Alaska",AK,product-liability,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/product-liability "Alaska",AK,assault-battery,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of the assault or battery","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/assault-battery "Alaska",AK,sexual-assault,3,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/sexual-assault "Alaska",AK,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Gov entities: 120-day notice required | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/alaska/nursing-home-abuse "Arizona",AZ,personal-injury,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of injury","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/personal-injury "Arizona",AZ,medical-malpractice,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542.01","Date of act or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Minors under 7: extended period applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/medical-malpractice "Arizona",AZ,written-contract,6,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-548","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/written-contract "Arizona",AZ,oral-contract,3,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-543","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/oral-contract "Arizona",AZ,defamation,1,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-541","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/defamation "Arizona",AZ,wrongful-death,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of death","Gov entity 180-day notice required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/wrongful-death "Arizona",AZ,property-damage,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/property-damage "Arizona",AZ,fraud,3,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-543(3)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule: clock starts when fraud was discovered or reasonably should have been",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/fraud "Arizona",AZ,slip-and-fall,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/slip-and-fall "Arizona",AZ,dog-bite,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/dog-bite "Arizona",AZ,product-liability,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/product-liability "Arizona",AZ,assault-battery,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/assault-battery "Arizona",AZ,sexual-assault,3,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/sexual-assault "Arizona",AZ,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-542","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arizona/nursing-home-abuse "Arkansas",AR,personal-injury,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of injury","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/personal-injury "Arkansas",AR,medical-malpractice,2,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-203","Date of act or discovery","Discovery rule: runs from date patient knew or should have known | 5-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/medical-malpractice "Arkansas",AR,written-contract,5,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/written-contract "Arkansas",AR,oral-contract,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/oral-contract "Arkansas",AR,defamation,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/defamation "Arkansas",AR,wrongful-death,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-62-102","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/wrongful-death "Arkansas",AR,property-damage,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/property-damage "Arkansas",AR,fraud,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/fraud "Arkansas",AR,slip-and-fall,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/slip-and-fall "Arkansas",AR,dog-bite,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/dog-bite "Arkansas",AR,product-liability,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/product-liability "Arkansas",AR,assault-battery,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/assault-battery "Arkansas",AR,sexual-assault,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/sexual-assault "Arkansas",AR,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-105","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/arkansas/nursing-home-abuse "California",CA,personal-injury,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of injury","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/personal-injury "California",CA,medical-malpractice,3,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 340.5","Date of injury or discovery (whichever is earlier)","3-year repose cap from date of injury | Minors under 6: until age 8 or 3 years from act, whichever is longer",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/medical-malpractice "California",CA,written-contract,4,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 337","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/written-contract "California",CA,oral-contract,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 339","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/oral-contract "California",CA,defamation,1,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 340(c)","Date of publication","Single publication rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/defamation "California",CA,wrongful-death,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of death","Gov entity 6-month administrative claim required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/wrongful-death "California",CA,property-damage,3,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 338(b)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/property-damage "California",CA,fraud,3,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 338(d)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule: clock starts when fraud was or should have been discovered",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/fraud "California",CA,slip-and-fall,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/slip-and-fall "California",CA,dog-bite,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/dog-bite "California",CA,product-liability,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/product-liability "California",CA,assault-battery,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/assault-battery "California",CA,sexual-assault,10,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 340.16","Date of last act OR date of discovery","For childhood sexual abuse against an institution: no SOL under AB 218 (until 2026 revival window) | Discovery rule for suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/sexual-assault "California",CA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Gov't Tort Claims Act — 6 months to file claim with agency | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Delayed discovery rule may apply | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/california/nursing-home-abuse "Colorado",CO,personal-injury,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of injury","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n))",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/personal-injury "Colorado",CO,medical-malpractice,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102.5","Date of discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Minors: special extensions apply",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/medical-malpractice "Colorado",CO,written-contract,3,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-103.5","Date of breach","Actions to collect liquidated debts: 6 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-103.5)",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/written-contract "Colorado",CO,oral-contract,3,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/oral-contract "Colorado",CO,defamation,1,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-103","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/defamation "Colorado",CO,wrongful-death,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-203","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/wrongful-death "Colorado",CO,property-damage,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/property-damage "Colorado",CO,fraud,3,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/fraud "Colorado",CO,slip-and-fall,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/slip-and-fall "Colorado",CO,dog-bite,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/dog-bite "Colorado",CO,product-liability,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/product-liability "Colorado",CO,assault-battery,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/assault-battery "Colorado",CO,sexual-assault,6,"C.R.S. § 13-80-103.7","Date of discovery","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse claims (SB 21-73, 2021) | Adult survivors: 6 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/sexual-assault "Colorado",CO,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 182-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Motor-vehicle accident claims: 3 years (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/colorado/nursing-home-abuse "Connecticut",CT,personal-injury,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of injury or discovery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/personal-injury "Connecticut",CT,medical-malpractice,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of act or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Claimant must provide Good Faith Certificate",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/medical-malpractice "Connecticut",CT,written-contract,6,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/written-contract "Connecticut",CT,oral-contract,3,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-581","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/oral-contract "Connecticut",CT,defamation,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-597","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/defamation "Connecticut",CT,wrongful-death,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/wrongful-death "Connecticut",CT,property-damage,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/property-damage "Connecticut",CT,fraud,3,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/fraud "Connecticut",CT,slip-and-fall,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/slip-and-fall "Connecticut",CT,dog-bite,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/dog-bite "Connecticut",CT,product-liability,3,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year product liability repose (C.G.S. § 52-577a(a))",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/product-liability "Connecticut",CT,assault-battery,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/assault-battery "Connecticut",CT,sexual-assault,3,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/sexual-assault "Connecticut",CT,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/connecticut/nursing-home-abuse "Delaware",DE,personal-injury,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/personal-injury "Delaware",DE,medical-malpractice,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 18, § 6856","Date of act or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Affidavit of Merit required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/medical-malpractice "Delaware",DE,written-contract,3,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8106","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/written-contract "Delaware",DE,oral-contract,3,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8107","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/oral-contract "Delaware",DE,defamation,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/defamation "Delaware",DE,wrongful-death,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8107","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/wrongful-death "Delaware",DE,property-damage,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8107","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/property-damage "Delaware",DE,fraud,3,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8106","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/fraud "Delaware",DE,slip-and-fall,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/slip-and-fall "Delaware",DE,dog-bite,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/dog-bite "Delaware",DE,product-liability,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/product-liability "Delaware",DE,assault-battery,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/assault-battery "Delaware",DE,sexual-assault,3,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/sexual-assault "Delaware",DE,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 8119","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/delaware/nursing-home-abuse "Florida",FL,personal-injury,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date of injury","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/personal-injury "Florida",FL,medical-malpractice,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(b)","Date of discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of incident | Pre-suit notice required 90 days before filing | Minors: extended period applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/medical-malpractice "Florida",FL,written-contract,5,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/written-contract "Florida",FL,oral-contract,4,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(k)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/oral-contract "Florida",FL,defamation,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(g)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/defamation "Florida",FL,wrongful-death,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(d)","Date of death","Pre-suit notice required 90 days before filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/wrongful-death "Florida",FL,property-damage,4,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(h)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/property-damage "Florida",FL,fraud,4,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule: clock starts when fraud was or should have been discovered",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/fraud "Florida",FL,slip-and-fall,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/slip-and-fall "Florida",FL,dog-bite,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/dog-bite "Florida",FL,product-liability,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/product-liability "Florida",FL,assault-battery,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date of the assault or battery","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/assault-battery "Florida",FL,sexual-assault,4,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(9)","Date of act or discovery","Childhood abuse (before age 16): 7 years from age 18, or 4 years from discovery, whichever is later | Adult survivors: 4 years from act or 2 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/sexual-assault "Florida",FL,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(a)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective March 24, 2023 | Gov entities: 3-year notice of claim period | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/florida/nursing-home-abuse "Georgia",GA,personal-injury,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of injury","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/personal-injury "Georgia",GA,medical-malpractice,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71","Date of act or discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of negligence | Expert affidavit required at filing | Foreign object rule: 1 year from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/medical-malpractice "Georgia",GA,written-contract,6,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/written-contract "Georgia",GA,oral-contract,4,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/oral-contract "Georgia",GA,defamation,1,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/defamation "Georgia",GA,wrongful-death,2,"O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1","Date of death","Ante litem notice required for gov entities",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/wrongful-death "Georgia",GA,property-damage,4,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-31","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/property-damage "Georgia",GA,fraud,4,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-31","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/fraud "Georgia",GA,slip-and-fall,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/slip-and-fall "Georgia",GA,dog-bite,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/dog-bite "Georgia",GA,product-liability,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year statute of repose from first sale (O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11(b)(2))",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/product-liability "Georgia",GA,assault-battery,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/assault-battery "Georgia",GA,sexual-assault,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.1","Date of act or discovery","Childhood abuse: extended period — consult an attorney",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/sexual-assault "Georgia",GA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Ante Litem notice within 12 months for counties, 6 months for municipalities | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/georgia/nursing-home-abuse "Hawaii",HI,personal-injury,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of injury","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/personal-injury "Hawaii",HI,medical-malpractice,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.3","Date of discovery","6-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert report required within 90 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/medical-malpractice "Hawaii",HI,written-contract,6,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/written-contract "Hawaii",HI,oral-contract,6,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/oral-contract "Hawaii",HI,defamation,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-4","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/defamation "Hawaii",HI,wrongful-death,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-3","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/wrongful-death "Hawaii",HI,property-damage,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/property-damage "Hawaii",HI,fraud,6,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/fraud "Hawaii",HI,slip-and-fall,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/slip-and-fall "Hawaii",HI,dog-bite,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/dog-bite "Hawaii",HI,product-liability,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/product-liability "Hawaii",HI,assault-battery,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/assault-battery "Hawaii",HI,sexual-assault,3,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/sexual-assault "Hawaii",HI,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 6-month notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/hawaii/nursing-home-abuse "Idaho",ID,personal-injury,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of injury","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/personal-injury "Idaho",ID,medical-malpractice,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies — runs from date of discovery | Minors: tolled until age 6 if under age 6 at time of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/medical-malpractice "Idaho",ID,written-contract,5,"Idaho Code § 5-216","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/written-contract "Idaho",ID,oral-contract,4,"Idaho Code § 5-217","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/oral-contract "Idaho",ID,defamation,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(5)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/defamation "Idaho",ID,wrongful-death,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/wrongful-death "Idaho",ID,property-damage,3,"Idaho Code § 5-218(3)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/property-damage "Idaho",ID,fraud,3,"Idaho Code § 5-218(4)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/fraud "Idaho",ID,slip-and-fall,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/slip-and-fall "Idaho",ID,dog-bite,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/dog-bite "Idaho",ID,product-liability,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/product-liability "Idaho",ID,assault-battery,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/assault-battery "Idaho",ID,sexual-assault,3,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/sexual-assault "Idaho",ID,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Idaho Code § 5-219(4)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 180-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/idaho/nursing-home-abuse "Illinois",IL,personal-injury,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date of injury","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/personal-injury "Illinois",IL,medical-malpractice,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-212","Date of discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of act | Minors under 18: special rules apply",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/medical-malpractice "Illinois",IL,written-contract,10,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-206","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/written-contract "Illinois",IL,oral-contract,5,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-205","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/oral-contract "Illinois",IL,defamation,1,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-201","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/defamation "Illinois",IL,wrongful-death,2,"740 Ill. Comp. Stat. 180/2","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/wrongful-death "Illinois",IL,property-damage,5,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-205","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/property-damage "Illinois",IL,fraud,5,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-205","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/fraud "Illinois",IL,slip-and-fall,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/slip-and-fall "Illinois",IL,dog-bite,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/dog-bite "Illinois",IL,product-liability,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/product-liability "Illinois",IL,assault-battery,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/assault-battery "Illinois",IL,sexual-assault,10,"735 ILCS 5/13-202.2","Date of discovery; no SOL for childhood abuse from institutions since 2014","No SOL for child sexual abuse claims (2019 amendment) | Adult survivors: 10 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/sexual-assault "Illinois",IL,nursing-home-abuse,2,"735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: State must file within 1 year; municipalities within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/illinois/nursing-home-abuse "Indiana",IN,personal-injury,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/personal-injury "Indiana",IN,medical-malpractice,2,"Ind. Code § 34-18-7-1","Date of act or occurrence","Must file with Indiana Department of Insurance before suing | Medical review panel required before trial",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/medical-malpractice "Indiana",IN,written-contract,10,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-11","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/written-contract "Indiana",IN,oral-contract,6,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-7","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/oral-contract "Indiana",IN,defamation,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/defamation "Indiana",IN,wrongful-death,2,"Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/wrongful-death "Indiana",IN,property-damage,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/property-damage "Indiana",IN,fraud,6,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-7","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/fraud "Indiana",IN,slip-and-fall,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/slip-and-fall "Indiana",IN,dog-bite,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/dog-bite "Indiana",IN,product-liability,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year statute of repose from delivery (IC § 34-20-3-1)",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/product-liability "Indiana",IN,assault-battery,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/assault-battery "Indiana",IN,sexual-assault,3,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/sexual-assault "Indiana",IN,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Ind. Code § 34-11-2-4","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of tort claim within 270 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/indiana/nursing-home-abuse "Iowa",IA,personal-injury,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of injury","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/personal-injury "Iowa",IA,medical-malpractice,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(9)","Date of discovery","6-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required within 60 days of filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/medical-malpractice "Iowa",IA,written-contract,10,"Iowa Code § 614.1(5)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/written-contract "Iowa",IA,oral-contract,5,"Iowa Code § 614.1(4)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/oral-contract "Iowa",IA,defamation,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/defamation "Iowa",IA,wrongful-death,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/wrongful-death "Iowa",IA,property-damage,5,"Iowa Code § 614.1(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/property-damage "Iowa",IA,fraud,5,"Iowa Code § 614.1(4)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/fraud "Iowa",IA,slip-and-fall,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/slip-and-fall "Iowa",IA,dog-bite,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/dog-bite "Iowa",IA,product-liability,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/product-liability "Iowa",IA,assault-battery,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/assault-battery "Iowa",IA,sexual-assault,3,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/sexual-assault "Iowa",IA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Iowa Code § 614.1(2)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 60-day notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/iowa/nursing-home-abuse "Kansas",KS,personal-injury,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of injury or discovery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/personal-injury "Kansas",KS,medical-malpractice,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(7)","Date of discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required within 90 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/medical-malpractice "Kansas",KS,written-contract,5,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-511(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/written-contract "Kansas",KS,oral-contract,3,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-512(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/oral-contract "Kansas",KS,defamation,1,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-514(a)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/defamation "Kansas",KS,wrongful-death,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-1902","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/wrongful-death "Kansas",KS,property-damage,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/property-damage "Kansas",KS,fraud,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(3)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/fraud "Kansas",KS,slip-and-fall,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/slip-and-fall "Kansas",KS,dog-bite,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/dog-bite "Kansas",KS,product-liability,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/product-liability "Kansas",KS,assault-battery,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/assault-battery "Kansas",KS,sexual-assault,3,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/sexual-assault "Kansas",KS,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-513(a)(4)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kansas/nursing-home-abuse "Kentucky",KY,personal-injury,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/personal-injury "Kentucky",KY,medical-malpractice,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(e)","Date of act or discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/medical-malpractice "Kentucky",KY,written-contract,10,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.090(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/written-contract "Kentucky",KY,oral-contract,5,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.120(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/oral-contract "Kentucky",KY,defamation,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(d)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/defamation "Kentucky",KY,wrongful-death,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/wrongful-death "Kentucky",KY,property-damage,5,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.120(2)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/property-damage "Kentucky",KY,fraud,5,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.120(12)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/fraud "Kentucky",KY,slip-and-fall,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/slip-and-fall "Kentucky",KY,dog-bite,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/dog-bite "Kentucky",KY,product-liability,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/product-liability "Kentucky",KY,assault-battery,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/assault-battery "Kentucky",KY,sexual-assault,3,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/sexual-assault "Kentucky",KY,nursing-home-abuse,1,"Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 413.140(1)(a)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/kentucky/nursing-home-abuse "Louisiana",LA,personal-injury,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of injury","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/personal-injury "Louisiana",LA,medical-malpractice,1,"La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 9:5628","Date of act or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Medical review panel required before filing lawsuit",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/medical-malpractice "Louisiana",LA,written-contract,10,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3499","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/written-contract "Louisiana",LA,oral-contract,10,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3499","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/oral-contract "Louisiana",LA,defamation,1,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3492","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/defamation "Louisiana",LA,wrongful-death,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2315.2","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/wrongful-death "Louisiana",LA,property-damage,1,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3492","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/property-damage "Louisiana",LA,fraud,3,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3497","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/fraud "Louisiana",LA,slip-and-fall,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/slip-and-fall "Louisiana",LA,dog-bite,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of bite, attack, or injury","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/dog-bite "Louisiana",LA,product-liability,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/product-liability "Louisiana",LA,assault-battery,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of the assault or battery","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/assault-battery "Louisiana",LA,sexual-assault,3,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/sexual-assault "Louisiana",LA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 3493.10","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","⚠️ Extended from 1 year to 2 years effective July 1, 2024 | Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Applies to torts occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (Act 423); earlier torts: 1 year | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/louisiana/nursing-home-abuse "Maine",ME,personal-injury,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of injury","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/personal-injury "Maine",ME,medical-malpractice,3,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 24, § 2902","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies with a 3-year limit | Pre-litigation screening panel required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/medical-malpractice "Maine",ME,written-contract,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/written-contract "Maine",ME,oral-contract,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/oral-contract "Maine",ME,defamation,2,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 753","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/defamation "Maine",ME,wrongful-death,2,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 18-C, § 2-807","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/wrongful-death "Maine",ME,property-damage,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/property-damage "Maine",ME,fraud,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/fraud "Maine",ME,slip-and-fall,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/slip-and-fall "Maine",ME,dog-bite,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/dog-bite "Maine",ME,product-liability,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/product-liability "Maine",ME,assault-battery,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/assault-battery "Maine",ME,sexual-assault,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/sexual-assault "Maine",ME,nursing-home-abuse,6,"Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maine/nursing-home-abuse "Maryland",MD,personal-injury,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/personal-injury "Maryland",MD,medical-malpractice,5,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-109","Date of act or discovery (whichever is earlier)","5-year repose from date of act, OR 3 years from discovery, whichever is shorter | Expert certificate required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/medical-malpractice "Maryland",MD,written-contract,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/written-contract "Maryland",MD,oral-contract,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/oral-contract "Maryland",MD,defamation,1,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-105","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/defamation "Maryland",MD,wrongful-death,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-904","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/wrongful-death "Maryland",MD,property-damage,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/property-damage "Maryland",MD,fraud,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/fraud "Maryland",MD,slip-and-fall,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/slip-and-fall "Maryland",MD,dog-bite,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/dog-bite "Maryland",MD,product-liability,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/product-liability "Maryland",MD,assault-battery,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/assault-battery "Maryland",MD,sexual-assault,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/sexual-assault "Maryland",MD,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/maryland/nursing-home-abuse "Massachusetts",MA,personal-injury,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of injury","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/personal-injury "Massachusetts",MA,medical-malpractice,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 4","Date of discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act | Minor standard: if under 6, tolled until age 9 | Expert certificate required within 15 days of filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/medical-malpractice "Massachusetts",MA,written-contract,6,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/written-contract "Massachusetts",MA,oral-contract,6,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/oral-contract "Massachusetts",MA,defamation,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 4","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/defamation "Massachusetts",MA,wrongful-death,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 229, § 2","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/wrongful-death "Massachusetts",MA,property-damage,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/property-damage "Massachusetts",MA,fraud,6,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/fraud "Massachusetts",MA,slip-and-fall,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/slip-and-fall "Massachusetts",MA,dog-bite,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/dog-bite "Massachusetts",MA,product-liability,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/product-liability "Massachusetts",MA,assault-battery,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/assault-battery "Massachusetts",MA,sexual-assault,3,"M.G.L. c. 260 § 4C","Date of act or discovery of causal connection","Minority tolling extends period for childhood abuse | Discovery rule for repressed memory",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/sexual-assault "Massachusetts",MA,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Present claim to government within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/massachusetts/nursing-home-abuse "Michigan",MI,personal-injury,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of injury","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/personal-injury "Michigan",MI,medical-malpractice,2,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5838a","Date of discovery","6-year statute of repose from date of act | Affidavit of merit required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/medical-malpractice "Michigan",MI,written-contract,6,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(8)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/written-contract "Michigan",MI,oral-contract,6,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(7)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/oral-contract "Michigan",MI,defamation,1,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(9)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/defamation "Michigan",MI,wrongful-death,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/wrongful-death "Michigan",MI,property-damage,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(9)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/property-damage "Michigan",MI,fraud,6,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5813","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/fraud "Michigan",MI,slip-and-fall,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/slip-and-fall "Michigan",MI,dog-bite,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/dog-bite "Michigan",MI,product-liability,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/product-liability "Michigan",MI,assault-battery,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/assault-battery "Michigan",MI,sexual-assault,10,"MCL 600.5805(12)","Date of assault or date of discovery","No SOL for criminal sexual conduct of a minor (MCL 600.5851b) | Adult survivors: 10 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/sexual-assault "Michigan",MI,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 60-day notice required, then 1 year to file | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/michigan/nursing-home-abuse "Minnesota",MN,personal-injury,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07)",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/personal-injury "Minnesota",MN,medical-malpractice,4,"Minn. Stat. § 541.076","Date of discovery","⚠️ Shortened from 4 years to 2 years effective August 1, 2025 | 4-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/medical-malpractice "Minnesota",MN,written-contract,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.05(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/written-contract "Minnesota",MN,oral-contract,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.05(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/oral-contract "Minnesota",MN,defamation,2,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/defamation "Minnesota",MN,wrongful-death,3,"Minn. Stat. § 573.02(1)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/wrongful-death "Minnesota",MN,property-damage,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.05(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/property-damage "Minnesota",MN,fraud,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.05(6)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/fraud "Minnesota",MN,slip-and-fall,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07) | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/slip-and-fall "Minnesota",MN,dog-bite,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07) | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/dog-bite "Minnesota",MN,product-liability,4,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07) | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/product-liability "Minnesota",MN,assault-battery,2,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07) | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/assault-battery "Minnesota",MN,sexual-assault,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.073","Date of discovery","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse (2023 amendment) | Adult survivors: 6 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/sexual-assault "Minnesota",MN,nursing-home-abuse,6,"Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Intentional torts (assault, battery, false imprisonment): 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07) | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/minnesota/nursing-home-abuse "Mississippi",MS,personal-injury,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/personal-injury "Mississippi",MS,medical-malpractice,2,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-36","Date of act or discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert certificate required within 30 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/medical-malpractice "Mississippi",MS,written-contract,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-29","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/written-contract "Mississippi",MS,oral-contract,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-29","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/oral-contract "Mississippi",MS,defamation,1,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-35","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/defamation "Mississippi",MS,wrongful-death,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 11-7-13","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/wrongful-death "Mississippi",MS,property-damage,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/property-damage "Mississippi",MS,fraud,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/fraud "Mississippi",MS,slip-and-fall,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/slip-and-fall "Mississippi",MS,dog-bite,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/dog-bite "Mississippi",MS,product-liability,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/product-liability "Mississippi",MS,assault-battery,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/assault-battery "Mississippi",MS,sexual-assault,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/sexual-assault "Mississippi",MS,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim required | Minors: tolled until age 21, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/mississippi/nursing-home-abuse "Missouri",MO,personal-injury,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of injury","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/personal-injury "Missouri",MO,medical-malpractice,2,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.105","Date of discovery","⚠️ Shortened from 5 years to 2 years effective August 28, 2025 | 10-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/medical-malpractice "Missouri",MO,written-contract,10,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/written-contract "Missouri",MO,oral-contract,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/oral-contract "Missouri",MO,defamation,2,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.140","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/defamation "Missouri",MO,wrongful-death,3,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537.100","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/wrongful-death "Missouri",MO,property-damage,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/property-damage "Missouri",MO,fraud,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(5)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/fraud "Missouri",MO,slip-and-fall,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/slip-and-fall "Missouri",MO,dog-bite,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/dog-bite "Missouri",MO,product-liability,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/product-liability "Missouri",MO,assault-battery,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/assault-battery "Missouri",MO,sexual-assault,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/sexual-assault "Missouri",MO,nursing-home-abuse,5,"Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 90-day notice required | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/missouri/nursing-home-abuse "Montana",MT,personal-injury,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/personal-injury "Montana",MT,medical-malpractice,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-205","Date of discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Pre-litigation review panel required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/medical-malpractice "Montana",MT,written-contract,8,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/written-contract "Montana",MT,oral-contract,5,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-202(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/oral-contract "Montana",MT,defamation,2,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(3)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/defamation "Montana",MT,wrongful-death,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/wrongful-death "Montana",MT,property-damage,2,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-207","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/property-damage "Montana",MT,fraud,2,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-203","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/fraud "Montana",MT,slip-and-fall,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/slip-and-fall "Montana",MT,dog-bite,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/dog-bite "Montana",MT,product-liability,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/product-liability "Montana",MT,assault-battery,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/assault-battery "Montana",MT,sexual-assault,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/sexual-assault "Montana",MT,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/montana/nursing-home-abuse "Nebraska",NE,personal-injury,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of injury","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/personal-injury "Nebraska",NE,medical-malpractice,2,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-2828","Date of discovery","10-year statute of repose from date of act | Pre-filing certificate of merit required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/medical-malpractice "Nebraska",NE,written-contract,5,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-205","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/written-contract "Nebraska",NE,oral-contract,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-206","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/oral-contract "Nebraska",NE,defamation,1,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-208","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/defamation "Nebraska",NE,wrongful-death,2,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-810","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/wrongful-death "Nebraska",NE,property-damage,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/property-damage "Nebraska",NE,fraud,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/fraud "Nebraska",NE,slip-and-fall,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/slip-and-fall "Nebraska",NE,dog-bite,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/dog-bite "Nebraska",NE,product-liability,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/product-liability "Nebraska",NE,assault-battery,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/assault-battery "Nebraska",NE,sexual-assault,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/sexual-assault "Nebraska",NE,nursing-home-abuse,4,"Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-207","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: State Tort Claims Act — notice within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 21 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nebraska/nursing-home-abuse "Nevada",NV,personal-injury,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/personal-injury "Nevada",NV,medical-malpractice,3,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.097(2)","Date of injury or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of injury | Affidavit of merit required within 90 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/medical-malpractice "Nevada",NV,written-contract,6,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(1)(b)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/written-contract "Nevada",NV,oral-contract,4,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(2)(c)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/oral-contract "Nevada",NV,defamation,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(c)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/defamation "Nevada",NV,wrongful-death,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/wrongful-death "Nevada",NV,property-damage,3,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(3)(c)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/property-damage "Nevada",NV,fraud,3,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(3)(d)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/fraud "Nevada",NV,slip-and-fall,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/slip-and-fall "Nevada",NV,dog-bite,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/dog-bite "Nevada",NV,product-liability,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/product-liability "Nevada",NV,assault-battery,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/assault-battery "Nevada",NV,sexual-assault,3,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/sexual-assault "Nevada",NV,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.190(4)(e)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 2 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/nevada/nursing-home-abuse "New Hampshire",NH,personal-injury,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of injury or discovery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/personal-injury "New Hampshire",NH,medical-malpractice,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 507-C:4","Date of discovery","No absolute repose cap in New Hampshire",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/medical-malpractice "New Hampshire",NH,written-contract,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/written-contract "New Hampshire",NH,oral-contract,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/oral-contract "New Hampshire",NH,defamation,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/defamation "New Hampshire",NH,wrongful-death,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 556:11","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/wrongful-death "New Hampshire",NH,property-damage,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/property-damage "New Hampshire",NH,fraud,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/fraud "New Hampshire",NH,slip-and-fall,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/slip-and-fall "New Hampshire",NH,dog-bite,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/dog-bite "New Hampshire",NH,product-liability,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/product-liability "New Hampshire",NH,assault-battery,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/assault-battery "New Hampshire",NH,sexual-assault,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/sexual-assault "New Hampshire",NH,nursing-home-abuse,3,"N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-hampshire/nursing-home-abuse "New Jersey",NJ,personal-injury,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/personal-injury "New Jersey",NJ,medical-malpractice,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of discovery","Affidavit of Merit required within 60 days of filing | Minors: tolled until age 13",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/medical-malpractice "New Jersey",NJ,written-contract,6,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/written-contract "New Jersey",NJ,oral-contract,6,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/oral-contract "New Jersey",NJ,defamation,1,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-3","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/defamation "New Jersey",NJ,wrongful-death,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:31-3","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/wrongful-death "New Jersey",NJ,property-damage,6,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/property-damage "New Jersey",NJ,fraud,6,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/fraud "New Jersey",NJ,slip-and-fall,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/slip-and-fall "New Jersey",NJ,dog-bite,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/dog-bite "New Jersey",NJ,product-liability,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/product-liability "New Jersey",NJ,assault-battery,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/assault-battery "New Jersey",NJ,sexual-assault,7,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:61B-1","Date of discovery","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse (SOL eliminated 2019) | Adult survivors: 7 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/sexual-assault "New Jersey",NJ,nursing-home-abuse,2,"N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-2","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days under NJ Tort Claims Act | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-jersey/nursing-home-abuse "New Mexico",NM,personal-injury,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/personal-injury "New Mexico",NM,medical-malpractice,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-5-13","Date of discovery","Medical review panel required before suing | 6-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/medical-malpractice "New Mexico",NM,written-contract,6,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-3","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/written-contract "New Mexico",NM,oral-contract,4,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-4","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/oral-contract "New Mexico",NM,defamation,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/defamation "New Mexico",NM,wrongful-death,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 41-2-2","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/wrongful-death "New Mexico",NM,property-damage,4,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-4","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/property-damage "New Mexico",NM,fraud,4,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-4","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/fraud "New Mexico",NM,slip-and-fall,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/slip-and-fall "New Mexico",NM,dog-bite,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/dog-bite "New Mexico",NM,product-liability,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/product-liability "New Mexico",NM,assault-battery,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/assault-battery "New Mexico",NM,sexual-assault,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/sexual-assault "New Mexico",NM,nursing-home-abuse,3,"N.M. Stat. Ann. § 37-1-8","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-mexico/nursing-home-abuse "New York",NY,personal-injury,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/personal-injury "New York",NY,medical-malpractice,2.5,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a","Date of act or 2.5 years from omission","Discovery rule for foreign objects: 1 year from discovery | Continuous treatment doctrine may toll the period | Minors under 18: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Continuous-treatment doctrine can extend the start date (CPLR § 214-a)",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/medical-malpractice "New York",NY,written-contract,6,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/written-contract "New York",NY,oral-contract,6,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/oral-contract "New York",NY,defamation,1,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3)","Date of publication","Single publication rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/defamation "New York",NY,wrongful-death,2,"N.Y. E.P.T.L. § 5-4.1","Date of death","Notice of Claim required within 90 days for gov entities",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/wrongful-death "New York",NY,property-damage,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/property-damage "New York",NY,fraud,6,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8)","Date of discovery (2 years from discovery, or 6 years from fraud, whichever is longer)","Special rule: claim accrues on the later of 6 years from fraud OR 2 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/fraud "New York",NY,slip-and-fall,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/slip-and-fall "New York",NY,dog-bite,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/dog-bite "New York",NY,product-liability,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/product-liability "New York",NY,assault-battery,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/assault-battery "New York",NY,sexual-assault,20,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-j (CAVS Act)","Date of last act (adult); age 55 for childhood abuse (CVA)","CVA: claims filed by survivors who were under 18 at time of abuse may be brought until age 55 | Adult CAVS claims: 20 years from act or 3 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/sexual-assault "New York",NY,nursing-home-abuse,3,"N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 90 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | MVA: 2A must be filed; Notice of claim 90 days | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/new-york/nursing-home-abuse "North Carolina",NC,personal-injury,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of injury","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/personal-injury "North Carolina",NC,medical-malpractice,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-15(c)","Date of last act of defendant or 1 year from discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of last act | Expert certification required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/medical-malpractice "North Carolina",NC,written-contract,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/written-contract "North Carolina",NC,oral-contract,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/oral-contract "North Carolina",NC,defamation,1,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-54(3)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/defamation "North Carolina",NC,wrongful-death,2,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53(4)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/wrongful-death "North Carolina",NC,property-damage,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(3)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/property-damage "North Carolina",NC,fraud,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(9)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/fraud "North Carolina",NC,slip-and-fall,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/slip-and-fall "North Carolina",NC,dog-bite,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/dog-bite "North Carolina",NC,product-liability,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 12-year statute of repose from date of purchase (N.C.G.S. § 1-50(a)(6))",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/product-liability "North Carolina",NC,assault-battery,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/assault-battery "North Carolina",NC,sexual-assault,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/sexual-assault "North Carolina",NC,nursing-home-abuse,3,"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52(5)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: written notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-carolina/nursing-home-abuse "North Dakota",ND,personal-injury,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/personal-injury "North Dakota",ND,medical-malpractice,2,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-18(3)","Date of discovery","6-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert report required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/medical-malpractice "North Dakota",ND,written-contract,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/written-contract "North Dakota",ND,oral-contract,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/oral-contract "North Dakota",ND,defamation,2,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-18(1)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/defamation "North Dakota",ND,wrongful-death,2,"N.D. Cent. Code § 32-21-02","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/wrongful-death "North Dakota",ND,property-damage,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/property-damage "North Dakota",ND,fraud,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(6)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/fraud "North Dakota",ND,slip-and-fall,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/slip-and-fall "North Dakota",ND,dog-bite,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/dog-bite "North Dakota",ND,product-liability,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year statute of repose from sale or delivery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/product-liability "North Dakota",ND,assault-battery,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/assault-battery "North Dakota",ND,sexual-assault,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/sexual-assault "North Dakota",ND,nursing-home-abuse,6,"N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 3 years | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 6 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/north-dakota/nursing-home-abuse "Ohio",OH,personal-injury,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/personal-injury "Ohio",OH,medical-malpractice,1,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.113","Date of act or discovery","4-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required within 60 days of filing | 180-day discovery extension possible",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/medical-malpractice "Ohio",OH,written-contract,6,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.06","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/written-contract "Ohio",OH,oral-contract,4,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.07","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/oral-contract "Ohio",OH,defamation,1,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.11(A)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/defamation "Ohio",OH,wrongful-death,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.02","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/wrongful-death "Ohio",OH,property-damage,4,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.09(B)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/property-damage "Ohio",OH,fraud,4,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.09(C)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/fraud "Ohio",OH,slip-and-fall,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/slip-and-fall "Ohio",OH,dog-bite,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/dog-bite "Ohio",OH,product-liability,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year statute of repose from delivery (ORC § 2305.10(C))",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/product-liability "Ohio",OH,assault-battery,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/assault-battery "Ohio",OH,sexual-assault,12,"ORC § 2305.111","Age 18 plus 12 years for childhood; 2 years from act for adults","Childhood abuse: 12 years from age 18 | Adult: 2 years from act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/sexual-assault "Ohio",OH,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 180 days for political subdivisions | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/ohio/nursing-home-abuse "Oklahoma",OK,personal-injury,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/personal-injury "Oklahoma",OK,medical-malpractice,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 18","Date of act or discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/medical-malpractice "Oklahoma",OK,written-contract,5,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/written-contract "Oklahoma",OK,oral-contract,3,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/oral-contract "Oklahoma",OK,defamation,1,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(4)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/defamation "Oklahoma",OK,wrongful-death,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 1053","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/wrongful-death "Oklahoma",OK,property-damage,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/property-damage "Oklahoma",OK,fraud,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/fraud "Oklahoma",OK,slip-and-fall,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/slip-and-fall "Oklahoma",OK,dog-bite,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/dog-bite "Oklahoma",OK,product-liability,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/product-liability "Oklahoma",OK,assault-battery,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/assault-battery "Oklahoma",OK,sexual-assault,3,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/sexual-assault "Oklahoma",OK,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 95(A)(3)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oklahoma/nursing-home-abuse "Oregon",OR,personal-injury,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date of injury or discovery","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/personal-injury "Oregon",OR,medical-malpractice,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(4)","Date of discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit may be required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/medical-malpractice "Oregon",OR,written-contract,6,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/written-contract "Oregon",OR,oral-contract,6,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/oral-contract "Oregon",OR,defamation,1,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.120(2)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/defamation "Oregon",OR,wrongful-death,3,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 30.020","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/wrongful-death "Oregon",OR,property-damage,6,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/property-damage "Oregon",OR,fraud,6,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/fraud "Oregon",OR,slip-and-fall,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/slip-and-fall "Oregon",OR,dog-bite,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/dog-bite "Oregon",OR,product-liability,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/product-liability "Oregon",OR,assault-battery,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/assault-battery "Oregon",OR,sexual-assault,3,"ORS 12.117","Date of discovery; no SOL for childhood","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse (Oregon law) | Adult survivors: 3 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/sexual-assault "Oregon",OR,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.110(1)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Tort Claim within 180 days | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/oregon/nursing-home-abuse "Pennsylvania",PA,personal-injury,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of injury","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/personal-injury "Pennsylvania",PA,medical-malpractice,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act | Certificate of Merit required within 60 days of filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/medical-malpractice "Pennsylvania",PA,written-contract,4,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(8)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/written-contract "Pennsylvania",PA,oral-contract,4,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(8)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/oral-contract "Pennsylvania",PA,defamation,1,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5523(1)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/defamation "Pennsylvania",PA,wrongful-death,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/wrongful-death "Pennsylvania",PA,property-damage,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(3)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/property-damage "Pennsylvania",PA,fraud,4,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5525(8)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/fraud "Pennsylvania",PA,slip-and-fall,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/slip-and-fall "Pennsylvania",PA,dog-bite,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/dog-bite "Pennsylvania",PA,product-liability,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/product-liability "Pennsylvania",PA,assault-battery,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/assault-battery "Pennsylvania",PA,sexual-assault,2,"42 Pa. C.S. § 5533","Date of act or date of discovery","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse (SOVS Act 2019; window claims deadline passed Nov 2023) | Adult survivors: 2 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/sexual-assault "Pennsylvania",PA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524(2)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: 6-month notice required for most claims | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/pennsylvania/nursing-home-abuse "Rhode Island",RI,personal-injury,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/personal-injury "Rhode Island",RI,medical-malpractice,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1","Date of discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert certification required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/medical-malpractice "Rhode Island",RI,written-contract,10,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/written-contract "Rhode Island",RI,oral-contract,10,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(b)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/oral-contract "Rhode Island",RI,defamation,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/defamation "Rhode Island",RI,wrongful-death,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-7-2","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/wrongful-death "Rhode Island",RI,property-damage,10,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/property-damage "Rhode Island",RI,fraud,10,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-13(a)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/fraud "Rhode Island",RI,slip-and-fall,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/slip-and-fall "Rhode Island",RI,dog-bite,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/dog-bite "Rhode Island",RI,product-liability,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/product-liability "Rhode Island",RI,assault-battery,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/assault-battery "Rhode Island",RI,sexual-assault,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/sexual-assault "Rhode Island",RI,nursing-home-abuse,3,"R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Presentment within 3 years with additional procedures | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/rhode-island/nursing-home-abuse "South Carolina",SC,personal-injury,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/personal-injury "South Carolina",SC,medical-malpractice,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-545","Date of discovery","6-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/medical-malpractice "South Carolina",SC,written-contract,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/written-contract "South Carolina",SC,oral-contract,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/oral-contract "South Carolina",SC,defamation,2,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-550","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/defamation "South Carolina",SC,wrongful-death,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-51-40","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/wrongful-death "South Carolina",SC,property-damage,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(2)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/property-damage "South Carolina",SC,fraud,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(7)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/fraud "South Carolina",SC,slip-and-fall,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/slip-and-fall "South Carolina",SC,dog-bite,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/dog-bite "South Carolina",SC,product-liability,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/product-liability "South Carolina",SC,assault-battery,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/assault-battery "South Carolina",SC,sexual-assault,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/sexual-assault "South Carolina",SC,nursing-home-abuse,3,"S.C. Code Ann. § 15-3-530(5)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of Claim within 1 year under the SCTCA | Minors: tolled until age 18 | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-carolina/nursing-home-abuse "South Dakota",SD,personal-injury,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/personal-injury "South Dakota",SD,medical-malpractice,2,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/medical-malpractice "South Dakota",SD,written-contract,6,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/written-contract "South Dakota",SD,oral-contract,6,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/oral-contract "South Dakota",SD,defamation,2,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-15(3)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/defamation "South Dakota",SD,wrongful-death,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 21-5-3","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/wrongful-death "South Dakota",SD,property-damage,6,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(4)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/property-damage "South Dakota",SD,fraud,6,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(6)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/fraud "South Dakota",SD,slip-and-fall,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/slip-and-fall "South Dakota",SD,dog-bite,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/dog-bite "South Dakota",SD,product-liability,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/product-liability "South Dakota",SD,assault-battery,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/assault-battery "South Dakota",SD,sexual-assault,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/sexual-assault "South Dakota",SD,nursing-home-abuse,3,"S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14.1","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/south-dakota/nursing-home-abuse "Tennessee",TN,personal-injury,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/personal-injury "Tennessee",TN,medical-malpractice,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-26-116","Date of act or discovery","3-year statute of repose from date of act | Pre-suit notice required 60 days before filing | Expert declaration required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/medical-malpractice "Tennessee",TN,written-contract,6,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-109","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/written-contract "Tennessee",TN,oral-contract,6,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-105","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/oral-contract "Tennessee",TN,defamation,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/defamation "Tennessee",TN,wrongful-death,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/wrongful-death "Tennessee",TN,property-damage,3,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-105","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/property-damage "Tennessee",TN,fraud,3,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-105","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/fraud "Tennessee",TN,slip-and-fall,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/slip-and-fall "Tennessee",TN,dog-bite,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/dog-bite "Tennessee",TN,product-liability,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules | 10-year statute of repose from date of first sale (T.C.A. § 29-28-103)",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/product-liability "Tennessee",TN,assault-battery,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/assault-battery "Tennessee",TN,sexual-assault,3,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/sexual-assault "Tennessee",TN,nursing-home-abuse,1,"Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 12 months under GTLA | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 1 year | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/tennessee/nursing-home-abuse "Texas",TX,personal-injury,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of injury","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/personal-injury "Texas",TX,medical-malpractice,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.251","Date of act or discovery","Hard 10-year repose cap from date of act | Expert report required within 120 days of filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/medical-malpractice "Texas",TX,written-contract,4,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/written-contract "Texas",TX,oral-contract,4,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/oral-contract "Texas",TX,defamation,1,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.002","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/defamation "Texas",TX,wrongful-death,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003(b)","Date of death","Gov entity: 6-month notice required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/wrongful-death "Texas",TX,property-damage,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/property-damage "Texas",TX,fraud,4,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.004","Discovery of fraud","Discovery rule: clock starts when fraud discovered",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/fraud "Texas",TX,slip-and-fall,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/slip-and-fall "Texas",TX,dog-bite,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/dog-bite "Texas",TX,product-liability,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/product-liability "Texas",TX,assault-battery,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/assault-battery "Texas",TX,sexual-assault,5,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.0045","Date of discovery or 30 years from 18th birthday for childhood abuse","No SOL for sexual abuse of a minor where criminal conviction exists (post-2017) | Adult survivors: 5 years from act or discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/sexual-assault "Texas",TX,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entity: written notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18 then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/texas/nursing-home-abuse "Utah",UT,personal-injury,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/personal-injury "Utah",UT,medical-malpractice,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-404","Date of act or discovery","4-year repose from date of act is also the limitations period | Expert report required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/medical-malpractice "Utah",UT,written-contract,6,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-309","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/written-contract "Utah",UT,oral-contract,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/oral-contract "Utah",UT,defamation,1,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-302(2)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/defamation "Utah",UT,wrongful-death,2,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-107","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/wrongful-death "Utah",UT,property-damage,3,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-305","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/property-damage "Utah",UT,fraud,3,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-305(3)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/fraud "Utah",UT,slip-and-fall,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/slip-and-fall "Utah",UT,dog-bite,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/dog-bite "Utah",UT,product-liability,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/product-liability "Utah",UT,assault-battery,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/assault-battery "Utah",UT,sexual-assault,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/sexual-assault "Utah",UT,nursing-home-abuse,4,"Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/utah/nursing-home-abuse "Vermont",VT,personal-injury,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/personal-injury "Vermont",VT,medical-malpractice,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 521","Date of discovery","7-year statute of repose from date of act",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/medical-malpractice "Vermont",VT,written-contract,6,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 511","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/written-contract "Vermont",VT,oral-contract,6,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 511","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/oral-contract "Vermont",VT,defamation,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(3)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/defamation "Vermont",VT,wrongful-death,2,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 1492","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/wrongful-death "Vermont",VT,property-damage,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(5)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/property-damage "Vermont",VT,fraud,6,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 511","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/fraud "Vermont",VT,slip-and-fall,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/slip-and-fall "Vermont",VT,dog-bite,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/dog-bite "Vermont",VT,product-liability,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/product-liability "Vermont",VT,assault-battery,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/assault-battery "Vermont",VT,sexual-assault,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/sexual-assault "Vermont",VT,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512(4)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year of incident | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/vermont/nursing-home-abuse "Virginia",VA,personal-injury,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/personal-injury "Virginia",VA,medical-malpractice,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of act or discovery","Expert certification required within 10 months of filing | No statute of repose for continuous negligence",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/medical-malpractice "Virginia",VA,written-contract,5,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-246(2)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/written-contract "Virginia",VA,oral-contract,3,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-246(4)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/oral-contract "Virginia",VA,defamation,1,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-247.1","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/defamation "Virginia",VA,wrongful-death,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-244","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/wrongful-death "Virginia",VA,property-damage,5,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(B)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/property-damage "Virginia",VA,fraud,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/fraud "Virginia",VA,slip-and-fall,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/slip-and-fall "Virginia",VA,dog-bite,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/dog-bite "Virginia",VA,product-liability,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/product-liability "Virginia",VA,assault-battery,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/assault-battery "Virginia",VA,sexual-assault,3,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/sexual-assault "Virginia",VA,nursing-home-abuse,2,"Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-243(A)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/virginia/nursing-home-abuse "Washington",WA,personal-injury,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/personal-injury "Washington",WA,medical-malpractice,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.350","Date of discovery","8-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert certification required within 90 days",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/medical-malpractice "Washington",WA,written-contract,6,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.040(1)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/written-contract "Washington",WA,oral-contract,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(3)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/oral-contract "Washington",WA,defamation,2,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.100","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/defamation "Washington",WA,wrongful-death,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.20.010","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/wrongful-death "Washington",WA,property-damage,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(1)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/property-damage "Washington",WA,fraud,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(4)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/fraud "Washington",WA,slip-and-fall,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/slip-and-fall "Washington",WA,dog-bite,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/dog-bite "Washington",WA,product-liability,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/product-liability "Washington",WA,assault-battery,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/assault-battery "Washington",WA,sexual-assault,3,"RCW 4.16.340","Date of discovery","No SOL for childhood sexual abuse (2022 SB 5693) | Adult survivors: 3 years from discovery",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/sexual-assault "Washington",WA,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080(2)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice of claim within 1 year under RCW 4.96 | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/washington/nursing-home-abuse "West Virginia",WV,personal-injury,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/personal-injury "West Virginia",WV,medical-malpractice,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-7B-4","Date of discovery","10-year statute of repose from date of act | Notice of claim 30 days before filing required",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/medical-malpractice "West Virginia",WV,written-contract,10,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-6","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/written-contract "West Virginia",WV,oral-contract,5,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-6","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/oral-contract "West Virginia",WV,defamation,1,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(c)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/defamation "West Virginia",WV,wrongful-death,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-7-6","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/wrongful-death "West Virginia",WV,property-damage,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/property-damage "West Virginia",WV,fraud,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/fraud "West Virginia",WV,slip-and-fall,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/slip-and-fall "West Virginia",WV,dog-bite,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/dog-bite "West Virginia",WV,product-liability,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/product-liability "West Virginia",WV,assault-battery,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/assault-battery "West Virginia",WV,sexual-assault,3,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/sexual-assault "West Virginia",WV,nursing-home-abuse,2,"W. Va. Code § 55-2-12(b)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 2 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/west-virginia/nursing-home-abuse "Wisconsin",WI,personal-injury,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/personal-injury "Wisconsin",WI,medical-malpractice,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.55(1m)","Date of discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required within 60 days of filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/medical-malpractice "Wisconsin",WI,written-contract,6,"Wis. Stat. § 893.43","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/written-contract "Wisconsin",WI,oral-contract,6,"Wis. Stat. § 893.43","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/oral-contract "Wisconsin",WI,defamation,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.57","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/defamation "Wisconsin",WI,wrongful-death,3,"Wis. Stat. § 895.04(3)","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/wrongful-death "Wisconsin",WI,property-damage,6,"Wis. Stat. § 893.52","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/property-damage "Wisconsin",WI,fraud,6,"Wis. Stat. § 893.93(1m)(b)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/fraud "Wisconsin",WI,slip-and-fall,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/slip-and-fall "Wisconsin",WI,dog-bite,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/dog-bite "Wisconsin",WI,product-liability,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/product-liability "Wisconsin",WI,assault-battery,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/assault-battery "Wisconsin",WI,sexual-assault,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/sexual-assault "Wisconsin",WI,nursing-home-abuse,3,"Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 120 days required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wisconsin/nursing-home-abuse "Wyoming",WY,personal-injury,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/personal-injury "Wyoming",WY,medical-malpractice,2,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-107","Date of act or discovery","Discovery rule: 2 years from discovery if earlier than the act-based period",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/medical-malpractice "Wyoming",WY,written-contract,10,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(i)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/written-contract "Wyoming",WY,oral-contract,8,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(ii)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/oral-contract "Wyoming",WY,defamation,1,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(B)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/defamation "Wyoming",WY,wrongful-death,2,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-38-102","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/wrongful-death "Wyoming",WY,property-damage,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/property-damage "Wyoming",WY,fraud,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(D)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/fraud "Wyoming",WY,slip-and-fall,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/slip-and-fall "Wyoming",WY,dog-bite,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/dog-bite "Wyoming",WY,product-liability,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/product-liability "Wyoming",WY,assault-battery,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/assault-battery "Wyoming",WY,sexual-assault,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/sexual-assault "Wyoming",WY,nursing-home-abuse,4,"Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 1 year required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 4 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/wyoming/nursing-home-abuse "District of Columbia",DC,personal-injury,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of injury","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/personal-injury "District of Columbia",DC,medical-malpractice,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of discovery","5-year statute of repose from date of act | Expert affidavit required at filing",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/medical-malpractice "District of Columbia",DC,written-contract,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(7)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/written-contract "District of Columbia",DC,oral-contract,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of breach","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/oral-contract "District of Columbia",DC,defamation,1,"D.C. Code § 12-301(4)","Date of publication","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/defamation "District of Columbia",DC,wrongful-death,2,"D.C. Code § 16-2702","Date of death","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/wrongful-death "District of Columbia",DC,property-damage,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(2)","Date of damage","",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/property-damage "District of Columbia",DC,fraud,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of discovery","Discovery rule applies",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/fraud "District of Columbia",DC,slip-and-fall,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of fall, trip, or injury on the property","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Property owner must have had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/slip-and-fall "District of Columbia",DC,dog-bite,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of bite, attack, or injury","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Some states impose strict liability on owners regardless of the dog's prior history",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/dog-bite "District of Columbia",DC,product-liability,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of injury OR date the defect was or should have been discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule may extend start date for latent product defects | Defective design, manufacturing defect, or failure-to-warn claims each have own accrual rules",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/product-liability "District of Columbia",DC,assault-battery,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of the assault or battery","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Criminal prosecution of the defendant does not pause the civil SOL | Evidence from criminal proceedings may be usable in civil case | Some states apply a different (often shorter) period to intentional torts such as assault and battery. Confirm the rule for your state with an attorney.",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/assault-battery "District of Columbia",DC,sexual-assault,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date of assault or date of discovery of harm","Discovery rule for repressed or suppressed memory | Minors: tolled until age 18, then extended period in many states | Many states have recently eliminated or extended SOL for childhood sexual abuse — verify current law",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/sexual-assault "District of Columbia",DC,nursing-home-abuse,3,"D.C. Code § 12-301(8)","Date abuse occurred or was discovered","Gov entities: Notice within 6 months required | Minors: tolled until age 18, then 3 years | Discovery rule applies when abuse was hidden or not immediately apparent | Mental or cognitive incapacity of the resident may toll the period | Federal LTCOP (Long-Term Care Ombudsman) complaints are separate from civil lawsuits",https://www.statutelimits.com/states/district-of-columbia/nursing-home-abuse