Grimes v. Suzukawa

In this appeal, we consider whether a plaintiff, who filed an action alleging intentional torts against a defendant was entitled to rely upon the tolling provision contained in Code § 8.01-229(D).

Plaintiff, Corinne Gruber Grimes, filed her motion for judgment against the defendant, Ronald Suzukawa, on May 12, 2000. She alleged the following. On September 27, 1992, the plaintiff was threatened and sexually assaulted by the defendant, “who had broken and entered into her apartment at approximately 2:45 a.m.” The defendant covered his face with a mask, entered the plaintiff’s bedroom, and…