What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-20-3-1.
Product liability Deadlines in Indiana
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Ind. Code § 34-20-3-1. The full rule is: 2 Years (10-yr repose).
When does the clock start for product liability in Indiana?
Two years after the cause of action accrues, and in any event within ten years after the product was delivered to the initial user or consumer.
Can the Indiana deadline for product liability be extended?
The statute contains a useful carve-out: where the cause of action accrues at least eight but less than ten years after initial delivery, the action may be commenced within two years of accrual — so a claim arising in year nine is not cut off at year ten.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Indiana?
Often, yes. Tort claim notice — 180 days local, 270 days state under Ind. Code §§ 34-13-3-8, 34-13-3-6. The Indiana Tort Claims Act requires notice to a political subdivision within 180 days of the loss, and notice to a state agency within 270 days. The notice is a precondition to suit and the two-year limitations period still applies on top of it. Indiana also…
How does Indiana compare to other states for product liability?
Indiana'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 Indiana:
