Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an individual must bring a claim for a violation of this chapter not more two (2) years after the day the cause of action accrues.

     (b) A minor, through a parent, guardian, custodian, or next friend, may bring an action for a violation of this chapter.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-1-22-17

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • minor: means an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 25-1-22-7
     (c) If an individual was less than eighteen (18) years of age when the cause of action for a violation of this chapter accrued, when the individual is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the individual may bring a cause of action at any time until the individual reaches twenty-eight (28) years of age.

As added by P.L.10-2023, SEC.1.