Product Liability Law in Ohio
This page covers product liability law as it applies in Ohio — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what product liability protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern product liability in Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2305 | Jurisdiction; Limitation Of ActionsOH 2305 § 2305.10
Cited in 58 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2307 | Civil ActionsOH 2307 § 2307.71
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3105 | Divorce, Alimony, Annulment, Dissolution Of MarriageOH 3105 § 3105.171
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2307 | Civil ActionsOH 2307 § 2307.60
Cited in 18 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 31 Domestic Relations-Children › Chapter 3105 | Divorce, Alimony, Annulment, Dissolution Of MarriageOH 3105 § 3105.18
Cited in 18 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 23 Courts-Common Pleas › Chapter 2307 | Civil ActionsOH 2307 § 2307.78
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Gives the FDA authority to regulate food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. Codified at 21 U.S.C. ch. 9.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for product liability in Ohio.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.