Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers have a duty to put only safe products into the hands of consumers. When a defective product causes injury in Hillsboro or Highland County, The Henry Law Firm pursues product liability claims against every responsible party in the distribution chain.
Manufacturers Have Enormous Resources and Legal Teams
Product liability defendants — manufacturers, distributors, large retailers — are often corporations with sophisticated legal defenses and vast litigation resources. Without an experienced product liability attorney, Hillsboro injury victims frequently walk away with far less than their claims are worth.
Types of Product Defects
Design Defects
A design defect exists when the product's design is inherently dangerous even when manufactured correctly. Ohio uses the risk-utility test — was there a feasible alternative design that would have been safer without significantly impairing the product's usefulness?
Manufacturing Defects
Manufacturing defects occur when a product departs from its intended design during production. The defect may affect only a single unit or an entire batch. Examples include contaminated food products, improperly assembled machinery, and substandard materials used in production.
Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn)
Marketing defects involve inadequate warnings or instructions about a product's risks. Manufacturers must provide clear warnings about non-obvious dangers and adequate instructions for safe use.
Common Defective Product Categories
- Motor vehicles and auto parts — airbag failures, tire blowouts, seatbelt defects
- Pharmaceutical drugs — dangerous side effects, contamination, inadequate warnings
- Medical devices — implant failures, surgical instrument defects
- Consumer electronics — batteries catching fire, electrical shock hazards
- Children's products — choking hazards, toxic materials, unsafe cribs
- Power tools and machinery — blade guards, emergency shutoffs
- Household appliances — fires, explosions, electrocution hazards
- Food products — contamination, allergen labeling failures
Ohio Product Liability Law
Ohio's Product Liability Act (Ohio Revised Code § 2307.71 et seq.) governs these claims. Ohio allows strict liability for manufacturing defects, negligence claims for design and marketing defects, and breach of warranty claims. The statute of repose is 10 years from the date the product was first sold (with exceptions). Punitive damages are available for willful misconduct.
Ohio product liability law follows a two-year statute of limitations from the date of injury (ORC § 2305.10), with a ten-year statute of repose from the date the product left the manufacturer's control (ORC § 2305.10(C)). The Henry Law Firm evaluates both timelines in every Hillsboro product liability case.
Three Theories of Liability — We Use All Available Angles
The Henry Law Firm pursues product liability claims under all applicable theories: manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure to warn. This comprehensive approach maximizes the chances of establishing liability and recovering full compensation in your Highland County product injury case.
Your Attorney: Eric Henry
At The Henry Law Firm, every client works directly with Eric Henry from the first call through resolution. With $50M+ recovered and 1,000+ cases won, we bring the experience and resolve that serious injury cases demand.
Eric and his team proudly serve residents of Hillsboro and Highland County from offices in Chagrin Falls and Cleveland.
What Our Clients Say
"I am grateful that I chose The Henry Law Firm. Eric Henry and his team were amazing and reliable from start to finish. I was guided through every step, ensuring I understood my rights and every option." — Kisshia M., Google Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is product liability?
Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for injuries caused by defective or unreasonably dangerous products. Under Ohio's product liability act (Ohio Revised Code § 2307.71 et seq.), you can pursue a claim even if you did not purchase the product directly.
What types of product defects exist?
There are three types: design defects (the product's design is inherently dangerous), manufacturing defects (the product was improperly made or assembled), and marketing defects (inadequate warnings, instructions, or failure to disclose known risks).
How long do I have to file a product liability claim in Hillsboro?
Ohio's statute of limitations for product liability claims is two years from the date of injury (Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10). There is also a statute of repose that generally bars claims filed more than 10 years after the product was first sold, with exceptions for asbestos and certain other products.
Other Practice Areas in Hillsboro
The Henry Law Firm handles a full range of personal injury cases for Hillsboro residents. Explore our other practice areas:
Car Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Wrongful Death Lawyer
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Slip and Fall Lawyer
Premises Liability Lawyer
Serving Hillsboro from Our Ohio Offices
The Henry Law Firm serves Hillsboro and all of Highland County from two convenient locations:
- 8401 Chagrin Road, Suite 18, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
- 850 Euclid Ave, Suite 1012, Cleveland, OH 44114
We offer free consultations by phone, video, or in person. If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can come to you anywhere in Highland County. Call (216) 302-9500 to schedule.
Injured by a Defective Product in Hillsboro? Call The Henry Law Firm.
Free product liability consultations for Highland County injury victims. Call (216) 302-9500. Contingency fee. No upfront costs.
Content reviewed by Eric Henry, Esq. — Last updated April 2026.
