What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2.
Product liability Deadlines in New Jersey
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under N.J.S.A. § 2A:14-2.
When does the clock start for product liability in New Jersey?
Two years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the New Jersey deadline for product liability be extended?
The discovery rule matters here more than in most categories, since latent product injuries may not surface for years. Property damage from a defective product may instead run six years under § 2A:14-1. Mapping onto § 2A:14-2 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in New Jersey?
Often, yes. Notice of tort claim within 90 days under N.J.S.A. § 59:8-8. The New Jersey Tort Claims Act requires a notice of claim to be filed with the public entity within 90 days of accrual. The notice does not replace the two-year limitations period — both must be met, and the suit generally cannot be filed until the entity has…
How does New Jersey compare to other states for product liability?
New Jersey'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 New Jersey:
