Nevada Power Co. v. Metropolitan Development Co.

OPINION

Appellant Nevada Power Company filed a third-party complaint against respondent, Metropolitan Development Company (Metropolitan), which was dismissed when the district court concluded that the limitations period of NRS 11.205 1 barred the action. The district court erred in its conclusion; therefore, we reverse the dismissal.

Serine Cordaro was injured in a fall on March 24, 1982. She filed suit against Nevada Power Company, alleging that her fall was caused by a misalignment between an electrical “pull-box” and the surrounding sidewalk. The suit was filed within the two-year period…