Maine · Claims for burns from hot soup
Claims for burns from hot soup in Maine
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| Filing deadline | 6 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)14 M.R.S. § 752 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Maine?
Maine has a 6-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims (14 M.R.S. § 752), which is unusually long. However, product liability claims may be subject to the 6-year period. For minor victims, 14 M.R.S. § 853 tolls the SOL during minority. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Maine has no product liability statute of repose.
Source: 14 M.R.S. § 752
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Maine applies modified comparative fault with a 50% bar. Maine product liability claims are governed by 14 M.R.S. § 221 et seq. Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland is the primary venue. Maine's rural, lower-income communities — particularly in northern and central regions — rely heavily on affordable shelf-stable foods including instant soup, creating elevated child burn exposure in those areas.
Medical facilities in Maine
Maine Medical Center — Burn Care Unit
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Claims for burns from hot soup overview. This page covers the local information available for Maine.
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- 14 M.R.S. § 752