What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Maryland?
In Maryland, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101.
Product liability Deadlines in Maryland
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Maryland?
In Maryland, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101.
When does the clock start for product liability in Maryland?
Three years for personal injury caused by a defective product, with the discovery rule applying.
Can the Maryland deadline for product liability be extended?
Breach of warranty claims run four years under Md. Com. Law § 2-725. Section 5-113 supplies separate rules for occupational disease claims. Mapping onto § 5-101 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Maryland?
Often, yes. Notice within 1 year (LGTCA) or 1 year (MTCA) under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304; State Gov't § 12-106. The Local Government Tort Claims Act requires written notice to the local government within one year of the injury under Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-304. Claims against the State under the Maryland Tort Claims Act require submission to the Treasurer within one year…
How does Maryland compare to other states for product liability?
Maryland's 3 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 Maryland:
