Product Liability Law in Washington

This page covers product liability law as it applies in Washington — 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 Washington

Washington state law

CIVIL PROCEDURE › CONTRIBUTORY FAULT—EFFECT—IMPUTATION—CONTRIBUTION—SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WA 4 § 4.22.070
Cited in 149 court decisions on this topic's terms.
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS › PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTIONS WA 7 § 7.72.030
Cited in 105 court decisions on this topic's terms.
FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS › UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT WA 69 § 69.50.101
Cited in 96 court decisions on this topic's terms.
SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS › PRODUCT LIABILITY ACTIONS WA 7 § 7.72.010
Cited in 86 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CIVIL PROCEDURE › CONTRIBUTORY FAULT—EFFECT—IMPUTATION—CONTRIBUTION—SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WA 4 § 4.22.015
Cited in 64 court decisions on this topic's terms.
FOOD, DRUGS, COSMETICS, AND POISONS › MEDICAL CANNABIS WA 69 § 69.51A.040
Cited in 50 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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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 Washington.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

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