Washington law

Product Liability Laws in Washington.

Washington product-liability claims are governed by the Washington Product Liability Act (WPLA, RCW 7.72), enacted in 1981. The WPLA preempts and consolidates all common-law product-liability theories (negligence, strict liability, breach of implied warranty) into a single statutory cause of action. The statute of limitations is 3 years from discovery (RCW 7.72.060), subject to a 12-year "useful safe life" presumption under RCW 7.72.060(2). Pure comparative fault applies.