Florida § 768.1257 - State-of-the-art defense for products liability.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 768.1257 — State-of-the-art defense for products liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 768.1257. State-of-the-art defense for products liability.
In an action based upon defective design, brought against the manufacturer of a product, the finder of fact shall consider the state of the art of scientific and technical knowledge and other circumstances that existed at the time of manufacture, not at the time of loss or injury.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 768.1257
What does Florida Statutes § 768.1257 cover?
Section 768.1257 ("State-of-the-art defense for products liability.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 768.1257?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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