What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
Product liability Deadlines in Hawaii
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
When does the clock start for product liability in Hawaii?
Two years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Hawaii deadline for product liability be extended?
Important exception: a claim for breach of implied warranty of merchantability causing personal injury is governed by the UCC period in § 490:2-725, not by § 657-7 (74 H. 1, 837 P.2d 1273). Which theory is pleaded changes the deadline.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Hawaii?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years; six-month county notice may apply under Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 662-4, 46-72. The State Tort Liability Act sets a two-year period in § 662-4. Section 46-72 requires written notice to a county within a short window — commonly reported as six months — for claims arising from county negligence, and § 657-1.5 provides that limitations of ac…
How does Hawaii compare to other states for product liability?
Hawaii'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 Hawaii:
