Statute of Limitations

Homeowner contracted a cleaning company to repair fire damage; the cleaners were faulty in the repair work and failed to clean a mold infestation. The homeowner discovered the mold in 1999 but filed suit in 2002. The two year statue of limitations had run its course. Knowledge of the injury not the actual injury causes the statute of limitations to begin. The court states that the appellant failed to act with due expedience in filing claim against the cleaning company. Kathleen Smith, et al. vs. Lindstrom Cleaning and Construction, Inc (Hennepin)

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