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Massachusetts · Through amendments passed before May 31, 2026

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 106, § 2-318: Lack of Privity in Actions Against a Manufacturer, Seller, Lessor or Supplier of Goods

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  1. Part I
  2. Title XV
  3. Chapter 106
  4. Article 2

Section 2–318. Lack of privity between plaintiff and defendant shall be no defense in any action brought against the manufacturer, seller, lessor or supplier of goods to recover damages for breach of warranty, express or implied, or for negligence, although the plaintiff did not purchase the goods from the defendant if the plaintiff was a person whom the manufacturer, seller, lessor or supplier might reasonably have expected to use, consume or be affected by the goods. The manufacturer, seller, lessor or supplier may not exclude or limit the operation of this section. Failure to give notice shall not bar recovery under this section unless the defendant proves that he was prejudiced thereby. All actions under this section shall be commenced within three years next after the date the injury and damage occurs.

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