Bill > HB4639

This bill modifies the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by adding a new provision that changes how the statute of limitations is calculated for legal claims involving hazardous substance contamination of groundwater. Specifically, the bill establishes that in cases seeking damages or compensation related to hazardous substances, the legal claim's "accrual date" (the point at which the statute of limitations begins) will be the time when the plaintiff either discovers the existence of the claim or reasonably should have discovered the claim. This approach is significant because it provides more flexibility for individuals or entities seeking legal recourse for environmental contamination, allowing them to file lawsuits from the point of discovery rather than from the potentially earlier date when the contamination actually occurred. The bill aims to ensure that plaintiffs are not unfairly prevented from seeking legal remedies due to strict and inflexible time limitations, particularly in cases where harm from hazardous substances might not be immediately apparent.

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