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Product Liability Laws in Indiana.

Indiana product-liability law is governed by the Indiana Product Liability Act at I.C. §§ 34-20-1 et seq., which applies strict liability for manufacturing defects and negligence-based analysis for design and warning defects. Indiana applies a 2-year limitation and a 10-year statute of repose on product-liability claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 years (discovery) / 10-year reposeI.C. § 34-20-3-1

Indiana product-liability claims are generally subject to a 2-year limitations period, with a 10-year statute of repose running from delivery of the product to the initial user.

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Key Indiana Statutes

Indiana Product Liability ActI.C. §§ 34-20-1 et seq.

The Indiana Product Liability Act provides the substantive and procedural framework for product-liability claims, including defenses and damages.

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Indiana Courts Indiana General Assembly — Indiana Code

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