Legal Opinion
Thimm v. Automatic Sprinkler Corp. of America
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided December 21, 1988No. 88-0569PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSullivan, J.
Donald H. Thimm (Thimm) appeals from a judgment that dismissed his action because the statute of limitations had run. Thimm, who suffered personal injuries in an accident, argues that the statute of limitations on his right of action was extended by settlement and payment of the property damage aspect of his claim. We disagree and affirm.
The facts are undisputed. On January 8, 1985, while in Illinois, Thimm, a Wisconsin resident, collided with a truck owned by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America, operated by its employee, Michael Bentley, and insured for liability by Nationwide Mutual…
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