2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 34. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 20. CAUSES OF ACTION: PRODUCTS LIABILITY
CHAPTER 8. ASSESSING PERCENTAGE OF FAULT
IC 34-20-8Chapter 8. Assessing Percentage of Fault
IC 34-20-8-0.2
Application of prior law
Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 33-1-1.5-10 (before its repeal, now codified at section 1 of this chapter) by P.L.278-1995 applies to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1995.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.555.
IC 34-20-8-1
Assessment of percentage of fault
Sec. 1. (a) In a product liability action, the fault of the person suffering the physical harm, as well as the fault of all others who caused or contributed to cause the harm, shall be compared by the trier of fact in accordance with IC 34-51-2-7, IC 34-51-2-8, or IC 34-51-2-9.
(b) In assessing percentage of fault, the jury shall consider the fault of all persons who contributed to the physical harm, regardless of whether the person was or could have been named as a party, as long as the nonparty was alleged to have caused or contributed to cause the physical harm.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.71.
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