S.0940

Product Liability

Introduced·2/19/26
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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.

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History

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Feb 19

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary