What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10.
Product liability Deadlines in Ohio
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10. The full rule is: 2 Years (10-yr repose).
When does the clock start for product liability in Ohio?
Two years for a product liability claim, on the general bodily-injury clock.
Can the Ohio deadline for product liability be extended?
Division (C)(1) bars accrual more than ten years after the product was delivered to its first purchaser or lessee. Divisions (C)(2) through (C)(7) carve out exceptions, including where the manufacturer committed fraud about the product or gave an express written safety warranty.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Ohio?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years against a political subdivision under Ohio Rev. Code § 2744.04. Chapter 2744 governs political subdivision immunity and sets a two-year period for actions against a political subdivision to recover damages for injury, death, or loss to person or property. Claims against the State go to the Ohio Court of Claims under ch. 27…
How does Ohio compare to other states for product liability?
Ohio'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 Ohio:
