Ault v. Jasko

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

This is a case of first impression for this court. We must determine whether the discovery rule applies in Ohio to toll the statute of limitations where a victim of childhood sexual abuse represses memories of that abuse until a later time. For the following reasons, we find that it does apply and, accordingly, affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

Initially, we must address which statute of limitations applies to appellee’s cause of action against Jasko. Appellee’s complaint alleges that Jasko negligently, recklessly, and/or intentionally caused her serious…