What is the statute of limitations for damages arising out of a medical malpractice case?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Kent v. Cal. Dep't of Consumer Affairs, No. 2:09-cv-02905 KJM KJN PS (E.D. Cal. 2011):

Plaintiff alleges his first, second, and seventh claims for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983. "Section 1983 does not contain a statute of limitations." Fink v. Shedler, 192

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