What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 5 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4).
Product liability Deadlines in Missouri
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Missouri?
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 5 years under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120(4).
When does the clock start for product liability in Missouri?
Five years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Missouri deadline for product liability be extended?
Missouri has no general statute of repose for products, which combined with the five-year period makes it one of the more claimant-friendly states in this category. Mapping onto § 516.120 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Missouri?
Often, yes. Notice to a city within 90 days under Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 82.210, 537.600. Missouri requires written notice to the mayor of a city of a certain class within 90 days of an injury caused by a defective street or sidewalk under RSMo § 82.210. Sovereign immunity under § 537.600 is waived only in defined categories — chiefly motor vehicle…
How does Missouri compare to other states for product liability?
Missouri's 5 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 Missouri:
