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Last reviewed: June 12, 2026How we research
Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Rhode Island has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury and product liability claims (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14). For minor victims, § 9-1-19 tolls the SOL during minority. Rhode Island has no product liability statute of repose.
3 years from date of burn (tolled until age 18 for minor victims; no statute of repose)
Rhode Island Data
Exposure in Rhode Island
Source: Zarrella v. Miller, 100 R.I. 545 (1966)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024
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