Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential damages on consumer goods warranties. Does Californian law agree to limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages? Or does California law not allow this on warranties?


Asked on 9/13/10, 11:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

In California and as far as I know in nearly all states, if you are physically injured by a defective product the disclaimer of consequential damages will not protect the manufacturer. There may be other scenarios in which a disclaimer of consequential damages in a consumer goods warranty would not be recognized by the California courts, but you would have to provide more information about your situation.

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Answered on 9/18/10, 11:17 am


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