Fraudulent concealment

Fraudulent concealment goes beyond just staying silent. It usually requires the defendant to have taken active steps to cover up the wrongdoing, such as lying, destroying evidence, or threatening witnesses. When proven, it stops the clock on a lawsuit from running until the victim discovers the hidden facts. The person suing has to plead the concealment with specific details, not just general accusations. Some courts also require that the victim acted with reasonable diligence and still could not have learned the truth sooner.