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).
Text
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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