Liability & LegalQuestion 103 of 200
What is the statute of limitations for civil false-imprisonment and battery claims against a security guard in California?
a.30 days from the incident
b.6 months from the incident
c.10 years, the catchall period
d.1 year from the date the cause of action accrued, under CCP §340(c)
Explanation
CCP §340(d) sets a one-year statute of limitations for assault, battery, false imprisonment, and other intentional torts against the person. The clock generally runs from the date the cause of action accrues — typically the date of the wrongful act. Some tolling rules apply (e.g., minors, mental incapacity, defendant's absence from the state). Guards should preserve incident reports, video, and notes for at least one year (longer for defamation, which is also 1 year under §340(d), and Bane Act claims, which use the §335.1 two-year period). Personal injury negligence claims use the two-year period (CCP §335.1).
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