Claim Type/Section Statute Period

Assault and Battery
R.C. § 2305.11.1

One year from date of assault or battery. If the identity of the person committing the assault or battery is unknown, the statute of limitations begins on the date plaintiff either learns the identity of the person or should have learned the identity of the person, whichever comes first.

Medical Malpractice
R.C. § 2305.11

One year from the date of the malpractice incident. If the act of medical malpractice is not discoverable within one year, the plaintiff has one year from the date plaintiff knew or should have known of the malpractice, not to exceed four years from the date of malpractice.

Claim Type/Section Statute Period

Bodily Injury Due to Negligence
R.C. § 2305.10

 Two years from date of incident.

Wrongful Death
R.C. § 2125.02

Two years from date of death.

Personal Property Damage Due to Negligence
R.C. § 2305.10

Two years from date of incident.

Product Liability Claims
R.C. §2305.10

Two years from the date of injury.
Claim Type/Section Statute Period

UM/UIM Claims
R.C. § 3937.18

 Three years from the date of the accident. If the wrongdoer’s insurer becomes insolvent, then the plaintiff has one year from the date of insolvency to make the UM/UIM claim, even if it is more than three years after the accident.
Claim Type/Section Statute Period

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
R.C. § 2305.09

 Four years from date of incident.

Damage to Real Estate
R.C. § 2305.09

Four years from date of death.

Fraud
R.C. § 2305.09

Four years from occurrence of the alleged act of bad faith.

Breach of Covenant to Provide Adequate Insurance
R.C. § 2305.09

Four years from the date inadequate insurance is discovered.
Claim Type/Section Statute Period

Appeals
R.C. § 2305.10

 Unless otherwise provided by law, 30 days after the entry of the judgment or appealable order, whichever comes last. In a civil case, 30 days after service of notice of judgment and its entry.

Statutorily Created Actions
R.C. § 2305.07

A liability created by statute, other than forfeiture or penalty, must be brought within six years of the date the claim arose.

Breach of Contracts Not in Writing
R.C. § 2305.07

Six years from the date plaintiff’s claim first arose.

Breach of Contracts in Writing
R.C. § 2305.07

Fifteen years from the date of the breach, unless there is a specific provision in the contract allowing for a shorter period.

Minor’s Claims -
Claims of Incompetent Persons
R.C. § 2305.16

The limitation period for any minor’s claim does not begin until the minor reaches age 18. If a plaintiff is incompetent when injured, the limitation period does not begin until plaintiff is found competent.