Indiana Statutes

§ 34-20-6-3 — Use of product with knowledge of defect or danger

Indiana § 34-20-6-3
JurisdictionIndiana
Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Art. 20CAUSES OF ACTION: PRODUCT LIABILITY
Ch. 6Defenses

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Ind. Code § 34-20-6-3 (2026).

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It is a defense to an action under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal) that the user or consumer bringing the action:

(1)knew of the defect;
(2)was aware of the danger in the product; and
(3)nevertheless proceeded to make use of the product and was injured. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(b) part.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.

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