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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Negligence / Personal Injury

10 Years 10 Years with Discovery Rule

Products Liability

3 Years 3 Years with Discovery Rule

Wrongful Death

1 Year 1 Year from Date of Death

Medical Malpractice

3 Years 3 Years with Discovery Rule

Legal Malpractice

3 Years 3 Years with Discovery Rule

Intentional Torts

1 Year 1 Year

Asbestos

Injury or death from exposure to Asbestos

1 year from discovery that injury was caused by exposure

Discovery Rule

Statute of Limitations runs from when injury was, or should have been discovered.

Disabilities

Statute of Limitations runs from removal of disability. Infants (18 th birthday).

Charitable Immunity

Generally abolished.

Comparative Negligence

Not adopted

Sovereign Immunity

Action against the District of Columbia requires notice in writing to mayor within 6 months of injury, or police report.

Punitive Damages

Not allowed.

Consumer Fraud Complaint

D.C. Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
http://occ.dc.gov/occ/cwp/view,a,1223,Q,531282,occNav,|31688|.asp
(202)727-3500

Unspecified Actions

3 Years 3 Years