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Statutes of Limitations

Reasonable statutes of limitations ensure timely filing of lawsuits while protecting defendants from stale claims.

The Problem

Extending or eliminating statutes of limitations creates new liability where it did not previously exist, setting up an unpredictable business environment with nearly limitless liability.

ATRA’s Position

Maintain reasonable statutes of limitations that balance access to justice with the need for timely resolution of disputes.

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Statute of Limitations for Contracts – S.B. 13
Reduces the statute of limitations on written and oral contracts. Shortens from eight to six years the period of limitations of actions on a contra...
Ohio
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Statute of Limitations: S.B. 358 (1994)
Establishes a 6 year statute of repose for actions against accountants, with a one year statute of limitations for causes of action which arise the la...
Wisconsin
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Statute of Limitations: S.B. 314 (1994)
Establishes a 10 year statute of repose for real property design cases, with a three year statute of limitations for causes of action which arise betw...
Wisconsin
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Statute of Limitations- H.F. 693 (1997)

Establishes a medical liability statute of limitations for minors under age 8 until the minor’s 10th birthday.

Iowa
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Statute of Limitations: SB 35 (1996)

Provides a 10 year statute of limitations for specified actions brought against public officials and municipalities

Alabama
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Statute of Limitations and Repose: HB 341 (1994)
Provides for a 13 year statute of repose for architects & engineers, meaning that architects and engineers would be immune from civil liability 13...
Alabama
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Lyle & Bruso v. State Farm
(Ok., filed July 9, 2026): Arguing that allowing the district court’s so-called “protective order” to stand would make Oklahoma a significant nationa...
Oklahoma
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Benavides v. Tesla
(11th Circ., filed July 9, 2026): Arguing that the judgment holds manufacturers to unreasonable standards that will deter innovation and development ...
11th Circuit
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Drake v. Bayer
(9th Circ., filed May 26, 2026): Arguing that rehearing should be granted to clarify the standards applicable to establishing class-wide injury.  The...
9th Circuit
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In Re FirstEnergy Corp. Securities Litigation
(6th Circ., filed May 21, 2026): Arguing that Comcast’s limits on class certification provide essential protections for American businesses and inves...
6th Circuit
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Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, et. al.
(U.S., filed May 18, 2026): Arguing the state law does not provide a mechanism to recover damages for costs attributed to global climate change. Clim...
SCOTUS
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Veto Request, House Bill 26-1236, “Arbitration Reform”
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Colorado
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Second Letter Urging Veto of HB 449 / SB 229 Following Rejection of Amendments
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Virginia
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Comment by Leading Defense Bar and Business Groups Opposing Nonlawyer Ownership and Fee-Sharing
Tennessee Supreme Court comment by leading business and defense bar groups opposing nonlawyer law firm ownership – 4.30.2026Download ...
Tennessee
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Blade v. Sig Saurer
(E.D. Pa., filed April 6, 2026): Arguing that the court should grant Sig Saurer’s motion for reconsideration because Mallory upends the jurisdictiona...
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Suquilanda v. Skyway Roofing, Inc.
(Ma., filed March 18, 2026): Urging the court to decline to recognize a new cause of action permitting employees of a subcontractor to sue a contract...
Massachusetts
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