Thursday, August 18, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- Adam Walker v. Bradley Barrett

Adam Walker v. Bradley Barrett

Missouri SOL on sex abuse runs from the time that a reasonably prudent person would ascertain the harm, which, absent proof of memory issues, runs from time of offense, tolled until majority.  Federal claims time barred as they follow closest state SOL.

Missouri abuse law does not apply to nonperpatrator defts.

No error in denying motion to amend, as it wouldn't have cured.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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