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Negligence / Personal Injury
2 Years2 Years with Discovery Rule
Products Liability
2 Years2 years (REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE INJURED PARTY)
Wrongful Death
2 Years2 Years with Discovery Rule
Medical Malpractice
2 years with maximum discovery rule of 6 years from occurrence. SOL applies to minors 8 and older. A minor under 8 has until 10th birthday to file suit. Mentally ill: 1 year from end of disability.
Discovery Rule
SOL runs from date injury is, or should have been discovered.
Disabilities
1 Year1 year from removal of disability to commence action. Infants (18th birthday).
Municipalities
2 Years2 years for claims against state, requires written notice to State Appeal Board within those 2 years.
Sovereign Immunity
Suits against state of Iowa not barred, but notice of claim must be given in two years.
Comparative Negligence
Plaintiff cannot recover damages if they are 51% or more responsible and damage is diminished by plaintiff’s percent of fault.
Punitive Damages
Clear and convincing evidence that defendant acted with willful or wanton conduct.
Caps: None
Consumer Fraud Complaint
Iowa Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
(515)281-5164Caps: None |
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