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Products Liability
3 years3 years with Discovery Rule.
Negligence / Personal Injury
3 years3 years with Discovery Rule.
Wrongful Death
2 years2 years with Discovery Rule.
Medical Malpractice
3 years3 years from malpractice or within two years of the date that the injury was, or should have been, discovered. In no event may suit be filed more than seven years (SOR) from the date of the malpractice. If a foreign object is not discovered within the three-year medical malpractice statute of limitations, the plaintiff may file suit within two years of the date that the object was, or should have been, discovered.
Intentional Torts
3 years3 years
Discovery Rule
Standard rule applies in Vermont except see medical malpractice above.
Disabilities
SOL runs after disability removed. Infant (18th birthday).
Comparative Negligence
Applies unless plaintiff is more than 50% responsible.
Charitable Immunity
Abolished.
Sovereign Immunity
State liable for certain injuries to same extent as private individuals however, numerous monetary limits apply.
Punitive Damages
Allowed where malicious act or neglect proved.
Consumer Fraud Complaint
Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection
(802)828-3171 |
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