Amends South Carolina product liability laws to require claimants to identify the manufacturer of a defective product.

This bill amends South Carolina's product liability laws to require claimants to identify the manufacturer of a defective product before bringing a claim. If the claimant cannot identify the manufacturer after due diligence, they may bring a claim against a distributor, wholesaler, dealer, retailer, or seller of the product. The bill also includes provisions for the severability of its sections and the preservation of existing legal actions.

Amends South Carolina product liability laws to require claimants to identify the manufacturer of a defective product.

This bill amends South Carolina's product liability laws to require claimants to identify the manufacturer of a defective product before bringing a claim. If the claimant cannot identify the manufacturer after due diligence, they may bring a claim against a distributor, wholesaler, dealer, retailer, or seller of the product. The bill also includes provisions for the severability of its sections and the preservation of existing legal actions.