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New York — Statute of Limitations

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3 years

Statute of limitations for product liability

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Product Liability Statute Of Limitations in New York

New York’s product liability claims are governed by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214, which establishes a three-year statute of limitations for actions seeking damages for personal injury or property damage caused by a defective product. This limitation period begins to run from the date the injury or damage occurs, not from the date of purchase or manufacture. The statute applies to strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty theories in product defect cases. The worked example below illustrates how the three-year period is calculated from a specific injury date. The official source at the New York Senate website provides the full text of the rule, including any exceptions. To estimate a result based on individual facts, use the DocketMath statute-of-limitations calculator.

Governing authority

In New York, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. The verified packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Deadline example

For a New York product liability limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Example inputs:

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

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

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.