What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-28-103.
Product liability Deadlines in Tennessee
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 1 year under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-28-103. The full rule is: 1 Year (10-yr repose).
When does the clock start for product liability in Tennessee?
One year for personal injury from a defective product, three years for property damage — the Products Liability Act borrows the underlying tort periods rather than setting its own.
Can the Tennessee deadline for product liability be extended?
The Act adds an outer limit of six years from the date of injury, and in any event ten years from when the product was first purchased for use or consumption, or one year after the expiration of the product's anticipated life, whichever is shorter. A minor must sue within one year of reaching majority, whichever occurs sooner.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Tennessee?
Often, yes. Suit within 12 months under the GTLA under Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-305. The Governmental Tort Liability Act requires suit within twelve months after the cause of action arises. Because the ordinary personal-injury period in Tennessee is already only one year, the GTLA deadline does not shorten it the way it does in most states — b…
How does Tennessee compare to other states for product liability?
Tennessee's 1 year is among the shortest in the country. 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 Tennessee:
