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Statute of Limitations
Minnesota: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in Minnesota
Minnesota Statutes § 573.02 governs wrongful death claims and establishes a 3-year statute of limitations. Minnesota imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Hennepin County District Court (Minneapolis) handles the state's largest wrongful death docket. Minnesota's healthcare sector, agricultural industry, and construction activity generate significant wrongful death case volume.
Exposure in Minnesota
Source: Minn. Stat. § 573.02
Source: Minn. Stat. § 573.02