Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
An engineer made a mistake on plot plan
In NYS: An engineer I hired made a mistake on a plot plan he prepared 9 years ago. I have now have been made aware of a problem which has cost me a financial outlay. Can I sue for damages or am I past that point in time?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: An engineer made a mistake on plot plan
A claim in negligence must be made within three years of the date of the negligent act, not the date of discovery. Similarly, a breach of contract claim must be made within six years of the date of the breach, not the discovery. Best, M. E. Zuller
Re: An engineer made a mistake on plot plan
A claim in negligence must be brought within three years of the negligent act, not the time of discovery. A breach of contract claim may be brought within six years of the breach, not the time of discovery. Best, M. E. Zuller
Re: An engineer made a mistake on plot plan
This matter sounds more like a contract issue.
Did you have a contract with the engineer?
Are your financial problems the result of a personal injury case?
Patricia Martin-Gibbons
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