Statute of Limitations
- 6 years. (N.D. Cent. Code §28-01-16)
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule, but no more than 6 years for reason of non-discovery unless discovery was prevented by defendant’s conduct. Continuous treatment rule applies. (N.D. Cent. Code §28-01-18)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages are limited to $500,000. A jury may award unlimited economic damages, but any economic damages award over $250,000 must be reviewed by the court upon a party’s motion. (N.D. Cent. Code §32-03.2)
- Punitive damages – capped at two times compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is greater. (N.D. Cent. Code §32-03.2-11)
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule, runs from date of death unless death from malpractice. (N.D. Cent. Code §28-01-18)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages are limited to $500,000. A jury may award unlimited economic damages, but any economic damages award over $250,000 must be reviewed by the court upon a party’s motion. (N.D. Cent. Code §32-03.2)
- Punitive damages – capped at two times compensatory damages or $250,000, whichever is greater. (N.D. Cent. Code §32-03.2-11)
- Vulnerable Adult Protection Services – (N.D. Cent. Code §50-25.2)
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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
