Sheng Bi v. Gibson

In this appeal we are asked to consider whether a civil action, filed within the three year statute of limitations, but later voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff more than three years from the date of the injury, can be re-filed and escape the bar of the statute of limitations.1 2We answer that question in the negative. What would seem to be certain to most was apparently not so to appellant, Sheng Bi. Hence, we shall discuss the issue.

*265FACTS and PROCEEDINGS

Alleging that he suffered bodily injury as a result of an automobile collision that occurred in Baltimore City on April 4, 2005,…