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Kentucky — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for product liability

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a)

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Product Liability Statute Of Limitations in Kentucky

Under Kentucky’s product liability statute of limitations, Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) governs the time within which a plaintiff must bring a claim for personal injury caused by a defective product. This statute sets a filing deadline of one year from the date the cause of action accrues. The official source for this rule is available through the Kentucky legislature’s website. The one-year period is a verified figure under the statute, and the worked example below demonstrates how the deadline is calculated in a typical scenario. Because the statute may provide exceptions or further factors, readers should consult the official source for complete detail. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate the applicable deadline for a specific set of facts.

Governing authority

In Kentucky, the statute of limitations rule is set by Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a). The verified packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49037).

Deadline example

For a Kentucky product liability limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 1 year. The authority packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 413.140(1)(a) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49037).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 1 year.
• The example deadline is 2025-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the product liability statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.