What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4).
Product liability Deadlines in Kansas
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Kansas?
In Kansas, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under K.S.A. § 60-513(a)(4).
When does the clock start for product liability in Kansas?
Two years from when the injury becomes reasonably ascertainable.
Can the Kansas deadline for product liability be extended?
Miller v. Beech Aircraft holds that when a disabling condition and its cause became manifest, or were reasonably ascertainable, is a jury question. K.S.A. § 60-3303 supplies useful-safe-life provisions. Mapping onto § 60-513 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Kansas?
Often, yes. Written notice to a municipality within 120 days under K.S.A. § 12-105b. Section 12-105b requires written notice to the clerk or governing body of a municipality before commencing an action under the Kansas Tort Claims Act, generally within 120 days of the loss. The municipality then has 120 days to review, during which the limitat…
How does Kansas compare to other states for product liability?
Kansas'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 Kansas:
