Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-38 (2026)
Limitation of actions for medical expenses incurred by minors
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Actions for medical expenses incurred by a minor, whether the minor or the minor’s parents or guardian has expended the sums, which medical expenses were incurred as the result of the negligence of a third party, shall be commenced and sued upon within three (3) years next after the minor reaches the age of eighteen (18) years, and not after. This section shall be given retroactive as well as prospective effect.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 2002–2002 · leading case: Mello v. DaLomba, 798 A.2d 405 (R.I. 2002).
Mello v. DaLomba, 798 A.2d 405 (R.I. 2002). “2001) (citing §§ 9-1-38 and 9-1-45). Pursuant to § 9-1-45, attorneys’ fees may be awarded in breach of contract actions when the court: “(1) Finds that there was a complete absence of a justiciable issue of either law or fact raised by the losing party; or (2) Renders a default…”
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