What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under N.Y. C.P.L.R. §§ 214(5), 214-c.
Product liability Deadlines in New York
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under N.Y. C.P.L.R. §§ 214(5), 214-c.
When does the clock start for product liability in New York?
Three years for personal injury caused by a defective product, with § 214-c supplying a three-year-from-discovery rule for injury caused by latent effects of exposure to a substance.
Can the New York deadline for product liability be extended?
Breach of warranty claims run four years from tender of delivery under N.Y. U.C.C. § 2-725, which can expire before the tort claim does. Mapping of product claims onto § 214(5) is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory — confirm for the specific theory pleaded.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in New York?
Often, yes. Notice of claim served within 90 days under N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e. A notice of claim must be served within 90 days after the claim arises. The lawsuit itself must generally be commenced within one year and 90 days under § 50-i — far shorter than the three-year CPLR period that would otherwise apply. The municipality may deman…
How does New York compare to other states for product liability?
New York'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 York:
