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wrongful death claim in District of Columbia

6 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1980–2006 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Gentry v. Wallacegreen
miss · 1992 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006However, in Gentry v. Wallace, 606 So.2d 1117 (Miss.1992), the Mississippi Supreme Court held in a 5-to-4 decision that, notwithstanding the date of discovery, the statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim begins to run *170 "no earlier than” the date of death, id. at 1123 , since there can be no cause of action for wrongful death until the patient actually dies.

2006However, in Gentry v. Wallace, 606 So.2d 1117 (Miss.1992), the Mississippi Supreme Court held in a 5-to-4 decision that, notwithstanding the date of discovery, the statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim begins to run *170 "no earlier than” the date of death, id. at 1123 , since there can be no cause of action for wrongful death until the patient actually dies.

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Jones, Mabel S. v. Prince George Ctygreen
cadc · 2003 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Cf. Jones, 358 U.S.App.D.C. at 281 , 348 F.3d at 1019 (finding no right to intervene where the plaintiffs and potential interve-nor’s interests were “perfectly congruent”).

2006Cf. Jones, 358 U.S.App.D.C. at 281 , 348 F.3d at 1019 (finding no right to intervene where the plaintiffs and potential interve-nor’s interests were “perfectly congruent”).

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Hardi v. Mezzanottegreen
dc · 2003 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Appellant, however, did not advance this argument on appeal. [4] The discovery rule states that the cause of action does not accrue "until the plaintiff knows or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should know of the injury, its cause in fact and some evidence of wrongdoing." Hardi v. Mezzanotte, 818 A.2d 974, 981 (D.C.2003) (citing Morton v. National Med.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in District of Columbia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
In re Tyle neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2003In re Tidwell, 265 A.D.2d 941 , *957 700 N.Y.S.2d 411 (1999). 9 On December 22, 1999, Mr. Tidwell settled a wrongful death claim brought by Mr. Fruehaufs estate.

12003–2003
People v. Smith neutral
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2003In re Tidwell, 265 A.D.2d 941 , *957 700 N.Y.S.2d 411 (1999). 9 On December 22, 1999, Mr. Tidwell settled a wrongful death claim brought by Mr. Fruehaufs estate.

12003–2003
Kaiser-Georgetown Community Health Plan, Inc. v. Stutsman green
dc · 1985
1 sentence

1990The judge recognized that this litigation has a far greater connection with Virginia than with the District, 1 but reluctantly 2 denied appellants the relief they sought because he believed he was required to do so by this court’s decision in Kaiser-Georgetown Community Health Plan, Inc. v. Stutsman, 491 A.2d 502 (D.C.1985) (“Stutsman I”).

11990–1990
Clark v. Associated Retail Credit Men of Washington green
cadc · 1939
2 sentences

1980Title 12-101 of the [D.C.] Code,” and “are not alleged to be a part of [her] wrongful death claim.” She also stated that the wrongful death claim, under D.C.Code 1973, § 16-2701, was based upon appellees’ breaches of their duties to Waldon, “based upon [his] right to practice his profession and to enjoy the fruits of his contract” and “imposed upon them by the terms of their [jobs].” Appellant placed “particular reliance” on Clark v. Associated Retail Credit Men, 70 App.D.C. 183 , 105 F.2d 62 (1939), and alleged that, based on Dr. Ferez’ affidavit, there was a sufficient showing of physical in

1980Title 12-101 of the [D.C.] Code,” and “are not alleged to be a part of [her] wrongful death claim.” She also stated that the wrongful death claim, under D.C.Code 1973, § 16-2701, was based upon appellees’ breaches of their duties to Waldon, “based upon [his] right to practice his profession and to enjoy the fruits of his contract” and “imposed upon them by the terms of their [jobs].” Appellant placed “particular reliance” on Clark v. Associated Retail Credit Men, 70 App.D.C. 183 , 105 F.2d 62 (1939), and alleged that, based on Dr. Ferez’ affidavit, there was a sufficient showing of physical in

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

DC § D.C. Code § 16-2701 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OH 157 (1959–2025) IL 127 (1962–2026) TX 117 (1973–2026) CA 103 (1958–2026) NY 91 (1949–2025) LA 71 (1964–2024) MS 68 (1984–2026) GA 62 (1967–2024) MO 60 (1973–2024) FL 60 (1967–2025) AL 58 (1984–2025) MD 53 (1981–2025) PA 52 (1983–2025) IN 52 (1982–2025) AZ 38 (1965–2025) NM 37 (1970–2025) KY 36 (1990–2026) WA 34 (1974–2026) NC 33 (1971–2022) MI 32 (1969–2022) WI 32 (1979–2026) NJ 31 (1978–2024) TN 30 (1996–2026) OR 28 (1986–2026) WV 26 (1973–2021) CO 25 (1977–2026) IA 25 (1983–2026) MN 23 (1982–2024) MA 21 (1962–2024) CT 19 (1992–2022) KS 17 (1969–2026) AR 16 (1997–2022) VA 15 (1980–2024) SC 14 (2010–2025) UT 14 (1983–2025) MT 13 (1968–2013) OK 13 (1975–2024) SD 10 (1974–2022) ID 9 (1980–2024) WY 8 (1989–2021) ME 8 (1999–2025) HI 7 (1998–2025) AK 6 (1986–2020) DC 6 (1980–2006) RI 5 (1991–2019) ND 5 (1988–2019) NE 5 (1988–2024) NV 5 (1991–2023) DE 5 (1984–2021) VI 2 (2014–2016) VT 2 (2005–2020)

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