Idaho § 39-8702 - Prevention of frivolous lawsuits
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-8702 — Prevention of frivolous lawsuits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-8702. Prevention of frivolous lawsuits
Except as provided in section 39-8703 , Idaho Code, a manufacturer, packer, distributor, carrier, holder, seller, marketer or advertiser of a food, as defined in section 39-8704 , Idaho Code, or an association of one (1) or more of such entities, shall not be subject to civil liability arising under any Idaho law for any claim, as defined in section 39-8704 , Idaho Code, arising out of weight gain, obesity, a health condition associated with weight gain or obesity, or any other generally known obesity-related condition allegedly caused by or allegedly likely to result from long-term consumption of food.
[39-8702, added 2004, ch. 380, sec. 1, p. 1141.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-8702
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-8702 cover?
Section 39-8702 ("Prevention of frivolous lawsuits") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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