Discovery rule; statute of limitations. (HB85)

Introduced By

Del. Greg Habeeb (R-Salem)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Discovery rule; statute of limitations. Provides that the period of limitations for filing a cause of action for injury resulting from implanted medical devices, toxic exposure, or prescribed or over-the-counter medications accrues from the time the person knew or should have known of the injury and its causal connection to such device, substance, or medication. The bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/11/2013Committee
12/11/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100527D
12/11/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/10/2014Assigned Courts sub: Civil
01/13/2014Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/12/2014Left in Courts of Justice