What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under O.C.G.A. §§ 9-3-33, 51-1-11.
Product liability Deadlines in Georgia
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under O.C.G.A. §§ 9-3-33, 51-1-11. The full rule is: 2 Years (10-yr repose).
When does the clock start for product liability in Georgia?
Two years for personal injury from a defective product, under the general personal-injury period.
Can the Georgia deadline for product liability be extended?
O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11(b)(2) imposes a ten-year statute of repose running from the first sale of the product, with exceptions for failure to warn and for conduct manifesting wilful disregard. The repose period can bar a claim the two-year period has not yet reached.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Georgia?
Often, yes. Ante litem notice — 6 months for municipalities under O.C.G.A. §§ 36-33-5, 36-11-1, 50-21-26. Georgia sets three different ante litem deadlines depending on the defendant: six months for a municipality under § 36-33-5, twelve months for a county under § 36-11-1, and twelve months for the State under the Georgia Tort Claims Act, § 50-21-26. The six-mont…
How does Georgia compare to other states for product liability?
Georgia's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 19 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for product liability ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Product Liability Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the product liability deadline in Georgia:
