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A statute of repose places outer time limits on product liability actions. An action in strict product liability requires that a product be reasonably dangerous to a user or consumer. An inadequate warning will support the imposition of liability on a strict product liability basis.

The statute of limitations for product liability cases varies by state but is generally from two to six years.

Statute of Repose: There is no applicable statute of repose in Michigan; however, after a product “has been in use for not less than 10 years, the plaintiffs, in proving a prima facie case, must do so without the benefits of any presumption.” Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. §600.5805 (12).

(1) In an action for product liability, the total amount of damages for noneconomic loss shall not exceed $280,000.00, unless the defect in the product caused either the person's death or permanent loss of a vital bodily function, in which case the total amount of damages for noneconomic loss shall not exceed ...

The Drug Immunity Law passed in 1995 provided an absolute defense for pharmaceutical companies in product liability suits stemming from the safety and efficacy of their drug products. Michigan reportedly had the only law in the nation that shielded drug manufacturers and sellers from such liability.

California's Strict Liability Rule In California, the strict liability rule plays a pivotal role in product liability cases. This rule states that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can be held liable if their product is found to be defective, regardless of whether they were negligent or not.

In California, the statute of limitations for filing a product liability lawsuit is generally two years from the date of injury. Depending on the circumstances of your case, this deadline can be longer or shorter than two years.

Insert a check box on a new, blank form template On the form template, place the cursor where you want to insert the control. If the Controls task pane is not visible, click More Controls on the Insert menu, or press ALT+I, C. Under Insert controls, click Check Box.

Then, navigate to the field properties and select the checkbox option. Within the checkbox properties, enable the 'Required' setting to ensure it is mandatory for the signer. You can also add validation rules to specify when the checkbox must be checked.