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SB 90 Discovery rule; statute of limitations.

Introduced by: David W. Marsden | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Discovery rule; statute of limitations. Provides that the period of limitations for filing a cause of action for injury resulting from implanted medical devices accrues from the time the person knew or should have known of the injury and its causal connection to such device.

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, 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.