What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under NMSA 1978, § 37-1-8.
Product liability Deadlines in New Mexico
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under NMSA 1978, § 37-1-8.
When does the clock start for product liability in New Mexico?
Three years for personal injury from a defective product.
Can the New Mexico deadline for product liability be extended?
Breach of warranty claims run four years under the UCC at § 55-2-725, and the annotations confirm the UCC period controls where the claim is framed as warranty. Mapping onto § 37-1-8 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in New Mexico?
Often, yes. Suit within 2 years under the Tort Claims Act under NMSA 1978, §§ 41-4-15, 41-4-16. The New Mexico Tort Claims Act allows two years to bring suit under § 41-4-15, cutting the general three-year injury period. Cozart v. Town of Bernalillo holds this two-year period, rather than the one-year limit in § 37-1-24 for suits against a city, town or…
How does New Mexico compare to other states for product liability?
New Mexico'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 New Mexico:
