The lack of realized damages does not toll the statute of limitations in a legal malpractice claim, a Pennsylvania Superior Court panel ruled. The panel rejected Wachovia's argument that it couldn't have brought a negligence claim against its attorney for an act that didn't result in damages until years later, instead ruling that the statute of limitations for a breach of contract claim starts when the duty is breached and is only tolled until the plaintiff should reasonably have found out about the claim.
November 02, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
The lack of realized damages does not toll the statute of limitations in a legal malpractice claim, a three-judge Pennsylvania Superior Court panel has ruled.
In Wachovia v. Ferretti, the appeals court panel rejected Wachovia’s argument that it could not have brought a negligence claim against its attorney for an act that didn’t result in damages until years later.
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