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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Notwithstanding ss. 893.54, 893.55, and 893.57, an action under s. 895.441 for damages shall be commenced within 3 years after the cause of action accrues or be barred.
(2) If a person entitled to bring an action under s. 895.441 is unable to bring the action due to the effects of the sexual contact or due to any threats, instructions, or statements from the therapist, the period of inability is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action, except that this subsection shall not extend the time limitation by more than 15 years.
(3) This section does not apply to damages incurred under s. 895.442.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Limitation of Actions (Ch. 893) § 893.585. Sexual exploitation by a therapist - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/limitation-of-actions-ch-893/wi-st-893-585/
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