name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil statute-of-limitations deadlines for New York"
description = "New York's civil statute-of-limitations periods for 9 common causes of action, each as a recorded claim carrying the statute citation and URL so a consuming agent can verify it at the cited code — plus the single interpretive L5 boundary: these are the statutes as written, NOT any person's actual deadline (accrual, the discovery rule, tolling, and statutes of repose are fact-specific legal determinations). The atlas informs and routes to counsel; it never computes a deadline. Source: CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026). CC0."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3))"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3), the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in New York is 1 year. Note: Republication restarts the clock; covers libel and slander.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/215"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 2.5 years civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a)"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in New York is 2.5 years. Note: an outer statute of repose of 7 year(s) may also bar the claim; Continuous treatment doctrine tolls until last treatment for the same condition.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214-A"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 2 years from death civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1)"
text = "Under N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in New York is 2 years from death. Note: Decedent must have had a viable personal-injury claim when died; criminal-act exception extends SOL.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://law.justia.com/codes/new-york/ept/article-5/part-4/5-4-1/"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214)"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in New York is 3 years. Note: Intentional torts (assault/battery) governed by CPLR § 215 (1-year).. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for product liability (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214)"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in New York is 3 years. Note: Strict liability and negligence theories share 3-year SOL.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 3 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214)"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, the civil statute of limitations for property damage in New York is 3 years. Note: Trespass and conversion typically 3 years.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2))"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2), the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in New York is 6 years. Note: Same 6-year period applies to express or implied contracts.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 6 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2))"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2), the civil statute of limitations for contract written in New York is 6 years. Note: UCC § 2-725 imposes 4-year SOL on sale-of-goods claims.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "New York sets a 6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery) civil statute of limitations for fraud (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8))"
text = "Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8), the civil statute of limitations for fraud in New York is 6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Discovery extension applies only to actual fraud requiring intent.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/213"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/sol/ny/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "The periods above are the statutes New York has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim \"accrues\" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in New York immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation."

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Defamation (libel / slander)"
Deadline = "1 year"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3)"
Notes = "Republication restarts the clock; covers libel and slander."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Medical malpractice"
Deadline = "2.5 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214-a"
Notes = "repose 7y; Continuous treatment doctrine tolls until last treatment for the same condition."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Wrongful death"
Deadline = "2 years from death"
Statute = "N.Y. EPTL § 5-4.1"
Notes = "Decedent must have had a viable personal-injury claim when died; criminal-act exception extends SOL."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Personal injury"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214"
Notes = "Intentional torts (assault/battery) governed by CPLR § 215 (1-year)."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Product liability"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214"
Notes = "Strict liability and negligence theories share 3-year SOL."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Property damage"
Deadline = "3 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214"
Notes = "Trespass and conversion typically 3 years."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract oral"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)"
Notes = "Same 6-year period applies to express or implied contracts."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Contract written"
Deadline = "6 years"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(2)"
Notes = "UCC § 2-725 imposes 4-year SOL on sale-of-goods claims."
Warrant = "RECORDED"

[[sol-deadlines]]
Claim = "Fraud"
Deadline = "6 years (or 2 yrs after discovery)"
Statute = "N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8)"
Notes = "discovery rule; Discovery extension applies only to actual fraud requiring intent."
Warrant = "RECORDED"
