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Product Liability Laws in Alabama.

Alabama product-liability claims most often proceed under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD), a state common-law doctrine developed by the Alabama Supreme Court that applies a modified strict-liability framework. Alabama also recognizes parallel negligence, breach-of-warranty, and fraud theories. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations in Ala. Code § 6-2-38 generally applies.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 yearsAla. Code § 6-2-38

Product-liability claims sounding in personal injury are generally subject to Alabama’s 2-year personal-injury limitation period.

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Key Alabama Statutes

Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD)Casrell v. Altec Industries, Inc., 335 So. 2d 128 (Ala. 1976); Atkins v. American Motors Corp., 335 So. 2d 134 (Ala. 1976)

AEMLD is Alabama’s judicially created product-liability doctrine, applying a modified strict-liability rule for sellers and manufacturers of defective products.

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Alabama Judicial System Code of Alabama

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