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2013 SESSION

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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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/04/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101756D  pdf

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