What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Utah Code § 78B-6-706.
Product liability Deadlines in Utah
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 2 years under Utah Code § 78B-6-706.
When does the clock start for product liability in Utah?
Two years from when the claimant discovered, or should have discovered, both the harm and its cause.
Can the Utah deadline for product liability be extended?
Two years is half what an ordinary Utah personal injury claim gets, so a product claim is materially more urgent. The same two-year period applies to property damage from a defective product.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Utah?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402. The Governmental Immunity Act of Utah requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year after the claim arises, and suit within one year after the claim is denied. That one year replaces the four years an ordinary Utah personal injury claimant would get —…
How does Utah compare to other states for product liability?
Utah'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 Utah:
