Is there a statute of limitations for defective products claims?

Yes, there is a statute of limitations for defective products claims in Washington. According to RCW 7.72.090, a defective product claim must be brought within three years of the date of sale or delivery of the product to the buyer. The claim must be brought against either the company that sold the product or the company that manufactured it. To be successful, the plaintiff must prove that the product was defective and that the defect caused the injury or damage that led to the claim. The statute of limitations only applies to the date of sale or delivery of the product and does not relate to the date of injury or damages caused by the defective product. This means that a lawsuit may be brought against the manufacturer or seller regardless of how long after the date of delivery or sale the injury or damage occurred. In some cases, the statute of limitations may be extended, but this is usually only if the injury or damage was not reasonable foreseeable at the time of the sale or delivery of the product. In the case of a product liability claim, it is important to seek legal advice to determine whether the claim falls within the statute of limitations and to consider whether a claim can be made against the manufacturer or seller. Even if the claim is brought past the statute of limitations, a claim may still be made, however the statute of limitations and other legal requirements must be taken into consideration when filing the claim.

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