What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Montana?
In Montana, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1).
Product liability Deadlines in Montana
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Montana?
In Montana, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1).
When does the clock start for product liability in Montana?
Three years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Montana deadline for product liability be extended?
Property damage from a defective product may instead run two years under § 27-2-207. Mapping onto § 27-2-204 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory, and the section is subject to the pending-amendment caution.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Montana?
Often, yes. Separate limits for local government claims under Mont. Code Ann. §§ 27-2-209, 2-9-301. MCA § 27-2-209 sets its own periods for actions against a local government or local government official, separate from the general tort rules. Claims against the State must be presented to the Department of Administration under § 2-9-301 before suit. Not confi…
How does Montana compare to other states for product liability?
Montana'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 Montana:
