What is the statute of limitations for a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from De Edwards v. Escrow of the W., B249503 (Cal. App. 2014):

20. The closing occurred in June 2006. The complaint was filed four years later, in June 2010. Claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. (Code Civ. Proc., 335.1; see Pugliese v. Superior Court (2007) 146 Cal.App.4th 1444, 1450.)

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