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Tennessee Product Liability Laws <\/h1>\n
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Consumers expect that the products they purchase and use should work properly without causing harm to them or others. However, in those situations when a product causes harm, product liability laws<\/a> set the guidelines for recovering damages from the manufacturer or seller of the goods that caused injury. These laws differ by state.<\/p>\r\n

Overview of Tennessee Product Liability Laws<\/h2>\r\n

Read the chart below for a helpful, plain language overview of product liability laws in Tennessee. Because it’s always a good idea to read the original source of the law, links to the relevant statutes are provided as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings: The Product Liability Act<\/p>\r\n

Standard of Proof<\/b><\/td>\r\n

For a successful product liability claim, you must:<\/p>\r\n

Defenses Against Product Liability Claims<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

There are numerous defenses that a company can use in product liability claims, including the following:<\/p>\r\n

Recoverable Damages<\/b><\/td>\r\n

If you prevail in a product liability action, you may receive compensation for the following:<\/p>\r\n

Statute of Limitations; Statute of Repose<\/b><\/td>\r\n