Blameless Ignorance Under Florida Law A Peculiarly Local Doctrine

In Florida, injured people can sometimes delay filing a lawsuit if they didn’t know the cause of their injury. This is called “equitable tolling.” It’s been around for a long time, but not many people use it in court. However, there have been cases where the Florida courts have allowed people to delay filing their lawsuits because they didn’t know they could sue. This rule has been used in cases of negligence, medical malpractice, and other claims. Even though some people think this rule shouldn’t exist, the Florida courts have said it’s okay. The courts have also said that this rule can apply to different types of cases, not just certain ones. So, even though not many people know about it, this rule is still valid and can help people who have been hurt to get justice.

Source: https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/blameless-ignorance-under-florida-law-a-peculiarly-local-doctrine/