Question: Judge Mathis, I got food poisoning from a restaurant just over a year ago. It was extremely bad and I had to go to the hospital. I have a copy of the hospital report and the restaurant manager even admitted there had been some issues with that particular location. But the insurance company denied my claim. Do I have a legitimate case and can I still sue the restaurant for damages even though it happened over a year ago?

The Judge’s Answer: Yes. You have 3 years from the date of injury to sue the restaurant.