Florida § 768.37 - Limitation on civil liability arising from long-term consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 768.37 — Limitation on civil liability arising from long-term consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 768.37. Limitation on civil liability arising from long-term consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages.
No manufacturer, distributor, or seller of foods or nonalcoholic beverages intended for human consumption shall be subject to civil liability for personal injury or wrongful death to the extent such liability is premised upon a person’s weight gain or obesity, or a health condition related to weight gain or obesity, resulting from the person’s long-term consumption of such foods or nonalcoholic beverages. For purposes of this section, the term “long-term” means the cumulative effect of multiple instances over a period of time and not the effect of a single or isolated instance. Such limitation on civil liability shall not bar a claim for damages if otherwise available under any other provision of law against a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of foods or nonalcoholic beverages if such manufacturer, distributor, or seller has failed to provide nutritional content information as required by any applicable state or federal statute or regulation, or has provided materially false or misleading information to the public.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 768.37
What does Florida Statutes § 768.37 cover?
Section 768.37 ("Limitation on civil liability arising from long-term consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages.") 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 § 768.37?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 768.37 apply to my situation?
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