Minnesota · Medical Malpractice
Minnesota medical malpractice damage caps and statute of limitations
Refreshed 2026. No cap damage cap. 2 years from act or omission (effective Aug 1, 2025; previously 4 years). Full breakdown below.
Damage caps
No statuteNon-economic damages cap
None
Total damages cap
None
Status
no cap
Notes
No damage cap enacted.
Statute of limitations
MN Stat. § 541.076Standard SOL
2 years from act or omission (effective Aug 1, 2025; previously 4 years)
Discovery rule
Yes; runs from when plaintiff knew or should have known
Statute of repose
4 years from act or omission
Minor exception
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 4-year repose
Wrongful death SOL
3 years from date of death
Notes
SF 3489 (2025) significantly reduced SOL from 4 to 2 years. One of the biggest recent changes nationwide.
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Minnesota med-mal FAQ
What is the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Minnesota?+
2 years from act or omission (effective Aug 1, 2025; previously 4 years). Yes; runs from when plaintiff knew or should have known Statute of repose: 4 years from act or omission. Wrongful death: 3 years from date of death. SF 3489 (2025) significantly reduced SOL from 4 to 2 years. One of the biggest recent changes nationwide. Source: MN Stat. § 541.076.
Does Minnesota have a medical malpractice damage cap?+
No. Minnesota has not enacted a medical malpractice damage cap. No damage cap enacted.
How does Minnesota handle the discovery rule in med-mal cases?+
Yes; runs from when plaintiff knew or should have known
What is the Minnesota minor exception for medical malpractice?+
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 4-year repose
What is the wrongful death statute of limitations for Minnesota medical malpractice?+
3 years from date of death
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This tool is informational. It is not legal advice. Minnesota damage caps and statute of limitations periods change frequently. Always verify against current statute and consult a licensed Minnesota attorney before relying on a deadline. Data refreshed May 2026.