Beaumont v. Zeru

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE KELLER

The Jefferson Circuit Court granted summary judgment to Muluken Zeru, finding that Bonita Beaumont had not filed her complaint within the two year statutory period provided in Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 304.39-230(6). Beaumont appeals, arguing that the circuit court and the Court of Appeals incorrectly determined when her statutory period began to run. Having reviewed the record and the arguments of the parties, we reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND.

On April 24, 2008, Zeru ran a stop sign and struck Beaumont’s vehicle, causing significant physical…