When defective products injure consumers in Johnstown, Ohio, manufacturers and sellers must be held accountable. Product liability law exists to protect consumers from dangerous products — whether the defect is in the design, manufacturing, or warnings. The Henry Law Firm has the experience and resources to take on major corporations and their insurance companies to get Licking County residents the compensation they deserve.
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.
Your Attorney: Eric Henry
Eric Henry, Esq. is the founder of The Henry Law Firm and a seasoned Ohio personal injury attorney with over 15 years of trial experience. Eric has recovered more than $50 million for clients across Ohio and personally handles every case — you will never be passed off to a junior associate. He is admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Eric and his team proudly serve residents of Johnstown and Licking County from their offices in Chagrin Falls and Cleveland.
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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 Johnstown?
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 Johnstown
The Henry Law Firm handles a full range of personal injury cases for Johnstown 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 Johnstown from Our Ohio Offices
The Henry Law Firm serves Johnstown and all of Licking 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 Licking County. Call (216) 302-9500 to schedule.
Contact Our Johnstown Product Liability Lawyers
If you were injured by a defective product in Johnstown or Licking County, contact The Henry Law Firm for a free consultation. We have the resources to take on major manufacturers. Call (216) 302-9500.
Content reviewed by Eric Henry, Esq. — Last updated April 2026.
