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2013 SESSION
HB 1551 Discovery rule; statute of limitations.
Introduced by: G. Manoli Loupassi | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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, and 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.
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HISTORY
- 01/04/13 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101756D
- 01/04/13 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/11/13 House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
- 01/23/13 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/05/13 House: Left in Courts of Justice