Vermont law

Product Liability Laws in Vermont.

Vermont recognizes strict products-liability actions under the framework of Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A, adopted by the Vermont Supreme Court. The statute of limitations is three years under 12 V.S.A. § 512. Vermont applies modified comparative fault (12 V.S.A. § 1036) to products claims. Vermont has no products-liability-specific statute of repose.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

State law

Statute of Limitations

3 years12 V.S.A. § 512

3-year limitation period for personal-injury claims, including products liability — running from the date of discovery of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)12 V.S.A. § 1036

A plaintiff recovers only if their share of fault is 50% or less. Damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault. A plaintiff who is 51% or more at fault recovers nothing.

State law

Key Vermont Statutes

Personal-Injury Statute of Limitations12 V.S.A. § 512

3-year limitation period for personal-injury claims, including products liability.

Comparative Negligence12 V.S.A. § 1036

Modified comparative fault applies to products-liability claims.

State law

Official Sources

Vermont Legislature — Title 12 (Court Procedure)

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