California Statute of Limitations Checker

California deadlines at a glance

General California statutes of limitations by claim type
Claim typeGeneral deadlineAuthority
Personal injury (car crash, fall, most negligence)2 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Property damage (vehicle, personal property)3 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338(c)
Wrongful death2 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1
Medical malpractice1 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5
Claim against a city, county, or state entity6 monthsCal. Gov. Code § 911.2
Breach of a written contract4 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337
Breach of an oral contract2 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 339
Unpaid wages or overtime3 year(s)Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338(a)
Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation (FEHA)3 year(s)Cal. Gov. Code § 12960
Lemon law / breach of warranty4 year(s)Cal. Com. Code § 2725

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This tool provides general information about California law, not legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines vary with the facts. Blackrock Law Group is licensed in California.

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