What Is the Statute of Limitations for Product Liability in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Wis. Stat. § 893.54.
Product liability Deadlines in Wisconsin
How long do you have to file a product liability claim in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the statute of limitations for product liability is generally 3 years under Wis. Stat. § 893.54.
When does the clock start for product liability in Wisconsin?
Three years for personal injury caused by a defective product.
Can the Wisconsin deadline for product liability be extended?
Wisconsin has a separate fifteen-year statute of repose for products in § 895.047(5). Mapping the three-year period onto § 893.54 is doctrinal rather than expressly statutory.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Wisconsin?
Often, yes. Notice of injury within 120 days under Wis. Stat. § 893.80. Section 893.80 requires written notice of the circumstances of the claim to the governmental body within 120 days of the event, plus an itemised statement of relief sought. The body then has 120 days to allow or disallow the claim. Colby v. Columbia County hol…
How does Wisconsin compare to other states for product liability?
Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin:
