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MO HB785

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for products liability claims measured from when the product was first placed into the stream of commerce
  • Exempts indemnity and contribution actions by defendants from the 10-year limitation period
  • Does not apply to actions involving asbestos, dioxins, or polychlorinated biphenyls exposure
  • Does not apply to defective or unsafe conditions of improvements to real property
  • Shields manufacturers and sellers from liability when product alteration or modification by third parties caused injury or damage, unless the alteration was authorized by the manufacturer or followed manufacturer instructions
  • Defines alteration or modification to include design and formula changes but excludes ordinary wear and tear

Legislative Description

Specifies that any action to recover damages in a products liability claim must be commenced within 10 years after the date the product that caused the alleged damage was first placed into commerce

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/11/2011

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