Church Mutual Insurance v. Rison

Brazil, J.:

Robert Rison appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to dismiss a suit for damages filed by Church Mutual Insurance Company (Church Mutual). Church Mutual sought and Rison was ordered to pay $24,791.02 with interest. Rison contends this civil action is barred by the statute of limitations. We agree and reverse.

The facts are not in dispute. In 1984, Rison was charged with, pled guilty to, and was convicted of embezzling $26,031.02 from a nursing home while employed there as an administrator. He was placed on probation and ordered to pay back the $26,031.02 in restitution.…