Originally Posted by
princeville
Yes, it referenced a "new" lawsuit. The article has been updated extensively since I read it, but I still have it open to compare. I see that "new lawsuit" is now removed - is it not new? If it was just filed, this incident happened last year. Why wait until now to file suit if she has a case?
The statute of limitations for torts in most states is one to three years. The lawsuit presumably included a cause of action for a tort because of the request for punitive damages.
Why would you think a lawsuit has to be filed right away? Unless someone is seeking injunctive relief, there's no rush to get it filed, as long as you're within the statute of limitations.