Afatasi v. Ho Ching

Five years ago defendant intentionally shot plaintiff, inflicting serious injuries. As a result of these injuries plaintiff is paralyzed from the waist down, evidently for life, and has suffered a variety of ancillary disabilities and illnesses.

In December 1989, over four years after the shooting, plaintiff brought this action for damages. Defendant argues that the action is barred by the two-year statute of limitations for actions founded on injuries to the person. See A.S.C.A. § 43.0120(2).

Plaintiff agrees that this is the applicable statute of limitations, but contends that as a result of…