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Ohio Product Liability Laws<\/h1>\n
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Ohio’s product liability laws protect consumers who are injured by products that have flaws arising in the manufacturing or design process. They cover a wide range of circumstances; toys with small parts that are a choking hazard, products containing toxic elements, and exploding cell phone batteries can all result in lawsuits that hold manufacturers and suppliers responsible for the resulting injuries. However, Ohio product liability laws are complicated and include limitations on the amount of damages that can be claimed, the timing to file suit, and the degree of responsibility of the consumer.<\/p>\r\n

The following chart and discussion provide some insight into Ohio product liability laws:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Statutes of Limitation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Yes, tolling until reasonable care should have led to discovery (Burden v. Lucchese,<\/i> 877 N.E. 2d 1026, 1031 (Ct. App. Ohio 2007).)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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Comparative Fault<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n