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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Negligence / Personal Injury

years with Discovery Rule.

Wrongful Death

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

Medical Malpractice

years with Discovery Rule. Continuous treatment rule applies.

Malpractice (Other Professions)

years

Products Liability

years with Discovery Rule.

Intentional Torts

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.

No-Fault Insurance

Applies

Other Relevant Information

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

years for unspecified actions.

Sexual Abuse of a Minor: 7 years from 18th birthday or 3 years from discovery, whichever is greater.

Injuries from toxic substances: 5 years from discovery.

Consumer Fraud Complaint

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