All Claim Types

General negligence actions are listed in the two-year category.

Generally two years from the incident or discovery / when it should have been discovered, subject to statutory outer limits.

Generally measured from accrual of the contract cause of action.

Applies to an action for taking, detaining, or injuring personal property.

Libel and slander are listed in the two-year category.

Four years for injury founded on the design, manufacture, distribution or sale of a product — twice the two-year negligence period.

Two years, under the two-year category in § 95.11(5).

Four years.

Four years — one year less than a written contract under § 95.11(2)(b).

Two years, running from when the cause of action is discovered or should have been discovered with due diligence.

Four years — Florida gives intentional torts twice the two-year negligence period, the reverse of most states.

Four years.