78B-6-702. Definition — Unreasonably dangerous. As used in this part, “unreasonably dangerous” means that the product was dangerous to an extent beyond which would be contemplated by the ordinary and prudent buyer, consumer, or user of that product in that community considering the product’s characteristics, propensities, risks, dangers, and uses together with any actual knowledge, […]
78B-6-703. Defect or defective condition making product unreasonably dangerous — Rebuttable presumption. (1) In any action for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage allegedly caused by a defect in a product, a product may not be considered to have a defect or to be in a defective condition, unless at the time the […]
78B-6-704. Prayer for damages. No dollar amount shall be specified in the prayer of a complaint filed in a product liability action against a product manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer. The complaint shall merely pray for such damages as are reasonable in the premises. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
78B-6-705. Alteration or modification of product after sale as substantial contributing cause — Manufacturer or seller not liable. For purposes of Section 78B-5-818, fault shall include an alteration or modification of the product, which occurred subsequent to the sale by the manufacturer or seller to the initial user or consumer, and which changed the purpose, […]
78B-6-706. Statute of limitations. A civil action under this part shall be brought within two years from the time the individual who would be the claimant in the action discovered, or in the exercise of due diligence should have discovered, both the harm and its cause. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
78B-6-707. Indemnification provisions void and unenforceable. Any clause in a sales contract or collateral document that requires a purchaser or end user of a product to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend a manufacturer of a product is contrary to public policy and void and unenforceable if a defect in the design or manufacturing of the […]
