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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Negligence / Personal Injury

10 Years with Discovery Rule

Wrongful Death

1 year from Date of Death. 10 years if death was a result of defective or unsafe condition of improvement to real property.

Medical Malpractice

3 years with Discovery Rule. Continuous treatment rule applies.

Malpractice (Other Professions)

3 years

Products Liability

3 Years with Discovery Rule

Intentional Torts

1 Year

Municipal Liability/Sovereign Immunity

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

Discovery Rule

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

Comparative Negligence

Not adopted

Charitable Immunity

Generally abolished.

Disabilities

SOL runs from removal of disability. Infants (18th birthday). SOL does not run during absence or concealment of defendant.

Punitive Damages

Not allowed.

Other Relevant Information

1 year from discovery that injury or death was caused by exposure to Asbestos.

3 years for unspecified actions.

Consumer Fraud Complaint

D.C. Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
http://occ.dc.gov/occ/site/default.asp
(202)727-3400