HOUSE BILL 955

File Code: Tort Reform

Sponsored By:

Delegates Bissett, Harkins, Bonsack, Jacobs, McClenahan, M. Burns, and O'Donnell

Entitled:

Statute of Repose - Durable Goods

Synopsis:

Providing that a product liability action for harm caused by a durable good shall be barred unless the complaint is filed within the earlier of 15 years after the date of sale, lease, or delivery to the initial consumer or 18 years after the date of manufacture; providing that a product liability action against a person who made an express written warranty shall be barred unless the complaint is filed before the expiration of the warranty; and excluding actions resulting solely from exposure to asbestos or lead paint.

Legislative History

House Action

2/2

First Reading Judiciary

2/7

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

3/11

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Phillip D. Bissett, District 30

Delegate Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack, District 34

Delegate Michael W. Burns, District 32

Delegate James M. Harkins, District 35A

Delegate Nancy Jacobs, District 34

Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38

Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell, District 29C

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

STATUTES OF LIMITATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-117 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available