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Product Liability Laws in Georgia.

Georgia product-liability law applies strict liability to manufacturers of defective products under O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11, alongside parallel negligence and breach-of-warranty theories. Georgia’s 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations generally applies, and Georgia applies a 10-year statute of repose on product claims against manufacturers.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years (discovery) / 10-year repose from first saleO.C.G.A. §§ 9-3-33, 51-1-11

Product-liability claims in Georgia are generally subject to the 2-year personal-injury limitation period, with a 10-year statute of repose running from the first sale for new consumer products.

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Key Georgia Statutes

Georgia Product Liability StatuteO.C.G.A. § 51-1-11

Georgia applies strict liability to manufacturers of defective products, subject to statutory limitations and a 10-year repose period on new consumer products.

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Official Sources

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