2007 Senate Bill 817

Clarify statute of limitation in certain torts

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Mark Schauer (D-19)

To clarify in statute the application of the statute of limitations in certain tort cases. Rather than extending back to when the wrong occurred, the deadline for bringing a lawsuit would toll from when the plaintiff discovers or through reasonable diligence should have discovered the elements of the cause of action, and the identity of the defendant.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary