Linda Betz v. Rebecca Mathisen, Eric Muller, Kelly Rasmuson and Michael Wilson

Summary

The court held that Betz's defamation action was barred by the two-year statute of limitations because her allegations in an earlier lawsuit placed her on inquiry notice of potential job-related defamation claims by November 11, 2020. Even assuming a discovery rule applies to defamation claims, Betz waited more than two years after acquiring sufficient information to investigate before filing this action. The court therefore vacated the court of appeals decision and affirmed the district court's dismissal. No separate opinions were filed.