What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.
Product liability Deadlines in Pennsylvania
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.
When does the clock start for product liability in Pennsylvania?
Two years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Pennsylvania deadline for product liability be extended?
Breach of warranty claims run four years from tender of delivery under 13 Pa.C.S. § 2725, which can expire before or after the tort claim. Section 5536 supplies a twelve-year repose for improvements to real property, not for products generally. Mapping onto § 5524 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Pennsylvania?
Often, yes. Written notice within 6 months under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5522. Section 5522 requires written notice of intent to sue a government unit within six months of the date the injury was sustained. The notice must state the name and address of the claimant, the date, hour, and place of the injury, and the name and address of any…
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for product liability?
Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania:
