What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Michigan?
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805.
Product liability Deadlines in Michigan
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Michigan?
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805.
When does the clock start for product liability in Michigan?
Three years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Michigan deadline for product liability be extended?
Section 600.5839 supplies a repose period for improvements to real property, not for products generally. Breach of warranty claims run four years under MCL § 440.2725. Mapping onto § 600.5805 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory — confirm for the theory pleaded.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Michigan?
Often, yes. Written notice within 120 days for highway defect claims under Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1404. Section 691.1404 requires written notice within 120 days of the injury for a claim arising from a defective highway, specifying the exact location and nature of the defect, the injury sustained, and the names of known witnesses. Other categories of claim again…
How does Michigan compare to other states for product liability?
Michigan'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 Michigan:
