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IN Code § 34-20-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 3. Statute of Limitations|34-20-3-2. Asbestos Related Actions

Sec. 2. (a) A product liability action that is based on:(1) property damage resulting from asbestos; or(2) personal injury, disability, disease, or death resulting from exposure to asbestos;must be commenced within two (2) years after the cause of action accrues. The subsequent development of an additional asbestos related disease or injury is a new injury and is a separate cause of action.(b) A product liability action for personal injury, disability, disease, or death resulting from exposure to asbestos accrues on the date when the injured person knows that the person has an asbestos related disease or injury.(c) A product liability action for property damage accrues on the date when the injured person knows that the property damage has resulted from asbestos.(d) This section applies only to product liability actions against:(1) persons who mined and sold commercial asbestos; and(2) funds that have, as a result of bankruptcy proceedings or to avoid bankruptcy proceedings, been created for the payment of asbestos related disease claims or asbestos related property damage claims.(e) For the purposes of IC 1-1-1-8, if any part of this section is held invalid, the entire section is void.(f) Except for the cause of action expressly recognized in this section, this section does not otherwise modify the limitation of action or repose period contained in section 1 of this chapter.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-5.5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 4. Defective Products|34-20-4-1. Products Considered Defective

Sec. 1. A product is in a defective condition under this article if, at the time it is conveyed by the seller to another party, it is in a condition:(1) not contemplated by reasonable persons among those considered expected users or consumers of the product; and(2) that will be unreasonably dangerous to the expected user or consumer when used in reasonably expectable ways of handling or consumption.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-2.5(a).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 4. Defective Products|34-20-4-2. Failure to Provide Adequate Warnings or Instructions

Sec. 2. A product is defective under this article if the seller fails to:(1) properly package or label the product to give reasonable warnings of danger about the product; or(2) give reasonably complete instructions on proper use of the product;when the seller, by exercising reasonable diligence, could have made such warnings or instructions available to the user or consumer.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-2.5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 4. Defective Products|34-20-4-3. Products Made Safe for Reasonably Expectable Handling and Consumption Not Considered Defective

Sec. 3. A product is not defective under this article if it is safe for reasonably expectable handling and consumption. If an injury results from handling, preparation for use, or consumption that is not reasonably expectable, the seller is not liable under this article.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-2.5(c).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 4. Defective Products|34-20-4-4. Products Incapable of Being Made Safe Not Considered Defective

Sec. 4. A product is not defective under this article if the product is incapable of being made safe for its reasonably expectable use, when manufactured, sold, handled, and packaged properly.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-2.5(d).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-5-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 5. Rebuttable Presumption That Product Is Not Defective|34-20-5-0.2. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 33-1-1.5-4.5 (before its repeal, now codified at section 1 of this chapter) by P.L.278-1995 applies to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1995.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.553.
IN Code § 34-20-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 5. Rebuttable Presumption That Product Is Not Defective|34-20-5-1. Rebuttable Presumption

Sec. 1. In a product liability action, there is a rebuttable presumption that the product that caused the physical harm was not defective and that the manufacturer or seller of the product was not negligent if, before the sale by the manufacturer, the product:(1) was in conformity with the generally recognized state of the art applicable to the safety of the product at the time the product was designed, manufactured, packaged, and labeled; or(2) complied with applicable codes, standards, regulations, or specifications established, adopted, promulgated, or approved by the United States or by Indiana, or by an agency of the United States or Indiana.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4.5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 6. Defenses|34-20-6-1. Applicability of Defenses

Sec. 1. The defenses in this chapter are defenses to an action brought under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal).[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 6. Defenses|34-20-6-2. Burden of Proof

Sec. 2. The burden of proof of any defense raised in an action under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal) is on the party raising the defense.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 6. Defenses|34-20-6-3. Use of Product With Knowledge of Defect or Danger

Sec. 3. It is a defense to an action under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal) that the user or consumer bringing the action:(1) knew of the defect;(2) was aware of the danger in the product; and(3) nevertheless proceeded to make use of the product and was injured.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 6. Defenses|34-20-6-4. Misuse of Product

Sec. 4. It is a defense to an action under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal) that a cause of the physical harm is a misuse of the product by the claimant or any other person not reasonably expected by the seller at the time the seller sold or otherwise conveyed the product to another party.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 6. Defenses|34-20-6-5. Modification or Alteration of Product

Sec. 5. It is a defense to an action under this article (or IC 33-1-1.5 before its repeal) that a cause of the physical harm is a modification or alteration of the product made by any person after the product's delivery to the initial user or consumer if the modification or alteration is the proximate cause of physical harm where the modification or alteration is not reasonably expectable to the seller.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-4(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-7-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 7. Assessing Liability With Multiple Defendants|34-20-7-0.2. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 33-1-1.5-9 (before its repeal, now codified at section 1 of this chapter) by P.L.278-1995 applies to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1995.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.554.
IN Code § 34-20-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 7. Assessing Liability With Multiple Defendants|34-20-7-1. Assessment of Liability

Sec. 1. In a product liability action where liability is assessed against more than one (1) defendant, a defendant is not liable for more than the amount of fault, as determined under IC 34-20-8, directly attributable to that defendant. A defendant in a product liability action may not be held jointly liable for damages attributable to the fault of another defendant.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-9.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-20-8-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 8. Assessing Percentage of Fault|34-20-8-0.2. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 33-1-1.5-10 (before its repeal, now codified at section 1 of this chapter) by P.L.278-1995 applies to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1995.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.555.
IN Code § 34-20-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 8. Assessing Percentage of Fault|34-20-8-1. Assessment of Percentage of Fault

Sec. 1. (a) In a product liability action, the fault of the person suffering the physical harm, as well as the fault of all others who caused or contributed to cause the harm, shall be compared by the trier of fact in accordance with IC 34-51-2-7, IC 34-51-2-8, or IC 34-51-2-9.(b) In assessing percentage of fault, the jury shall consider the fault of all persons who contributed to the physical harm, regardless of whether the person was or could have been named as a party, as long as the nonparty was alleged to have caused or contributed to cause the physical harm.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 33-1-1.5-10(b); subsection (b) formerly 33-1-1.5-10(c).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.71.
IN Code § 34-20-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 20. Causes of Action: Product Liability|Chapter 9. Indemnity|34-20-9-1. Indemnification From Person Actually at Fault for Defect

Sec. 1. This article does not affect the right of any person who is found liable to seek and obtain indemnity from any other person whose actual fault caused a product to be defective.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-6.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.
IN Code § 34-21.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 1. Application|34-21.5-1-1. Application

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, this article does not apply to the following:(1) A photograph, digital image, or video that is disclosed in good faith:(A) to report a possible criminal act;(B) in connection with a criminal investigation;(C) under a court order;(D) by a news reporting or an entertainment medium (as defined in IC 32-36-1-4); or(E) as a matter of public concern or public interest.(2) The disclosure of an intimate image of a child by the child's parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 1. Application|34-21.5-1-2. Exceptions

Sec. 2. The exceptions provided in section 1 of this chapter do not apply if a plaintiff provides that the disclosure was:(1) prohibited by law other than this article; or(2) made for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, humiliation, degradation, or monetary or commercial gain.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 1. Application|34-21.5-1-3. Public Figures

Sec. 3. The disclosure of an intimate image is not a matter of public concern or public interest under section 1 of this chapter solely because the depicted individual is a public figure.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 2. Definitions|34-21.5-2-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this article:(1) "Disclosure" means display, transfer, publication, or distribution to another person.(2) "Distribute" means to transfer to another person in, or by means of, any medium, forum, telecommunications device or network, or Internet web site.(3) "Harm" includes:(A) physical harm;(B) economic harm; and(C) emotional distress, whether or not accompanied by physical or economic harm.(4) "Identifiable" means recognizable by a person other than the depicted individual:(A) from an intimate image itself; or(B) from an intimate image and identifying characteristic disclosed in connection with the intimate image.(5) "Intimate image" means a photograph, digital image, or video that depicts:(A) an individual engaging in sexual intercourse;(B) an individual engaging in other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5); or(C) the exhibition of the uncovered buttocks, genitals, or female breast of an individual.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 3. Disclosing Nonconsensual Pornography|34-21.5-3-1. Action for Disclosure of Nonconsensual Pornography

Sec. 1. (a) A depicted individual who is identifiable and suffered harm may bring an action for disclosing nonconsensual pornography against a person who:(1) creates or obtains an intimate image of the depicted individual:(A) under circumstances in which a reasonable person would know or understand that the intimate image of the depicted individual was to remain private, including but not limited to an intimate image shared within the context of a sexual relationship that was then disclosed beyond that relationship;(B) under false pretenses; or(C) without authorization or by exceeding authorized access to property, accounts, messages, files, devices, or resources;(2) discloses the intimate image depicting the individual to a third party, with the intent to:(A) harass;(B) intimidate;(C) threaten;(D) coerce;(E) embarrass;(F) gain profit at the expense of; or(G) cause physical or financial injury or serious emotional distress to;the depicted person; and(3) knows or acts with reckless disregard for whether the depicted individual:(A) was identifiable in the intimate image; and(B) did not consent to the disclosure of the intimate image to a third party.(b) The following conduct by a depicted individual does not establish by itself that the individual consented to the disclosure of the intimate image which is the subject of an action under this section or that the individual lacked a reasonable expectation of privacy:(1) The individual's consent to the creation of the image.(2) The individual's previous consensual disclosure of the image.(c) A depicted individual who does not consent to the sexual conduct or uncovering of the part of the body depicted in an intimate image of the individual retains a reasonable expectation of privacy even if the image was created when the individual was in a public place.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 3. Disclosing Nonconsensual Pornography|34-21.5-3-2. Damages; Attorney's Fees

Sec. 2. (a) An individual who prevails in an action brought under this chapter may recover:(1) the greater of:(A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other damages; or(B) statutory damages not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) against each defendant found liable under this chapter for all disclosures by the defendant of which the plaintiff knew or reasonably should have known when filing the action or which became known during the pendency of the action;(2) an amount equal to any monetary gain made by the defendant from disclosure of the intimate image; and(3) punitive damages.(b) In determining the amount of statutory damages under subsection (a)(1)(B), the trier of fact shall consider the following:(1) The age of the parties at the time of the disclosure.(2) The number of persons to whom the intimate image was disclosed.(3) The breadth of distribution of the image by the defendant.(4) Whether the person who disclosed or distributed the intimate image received any compensation for the disclosure or distribution.(5) Whether, and to what extent, the disclosure or distribution of the intimate image was willful.(6) Any other circumstances surrounding the disclosure or distribution of the intimate image that relate to the severity of the harm suffered by the individual depicted in the intimate image.(c) In addition, an individual who prevails in an action brought under this chapter is entitled to:(1) reasonable attorney's fees;(2) court costs; and(3) additional relief, including injunctive relief.(d) Punitive damages awarded under this section are not subject to IC 34-51-3-4, IC 34-51-3-5, or IC 34-51-3-6.(e) This section does not affect other rights or remedies available under the law of the state.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 3. Disclosing Nonconsensual Pornography|34-21.5-3-3. Statute of Limitations

Sec. 3. (a) An action under section 1 of this chapter may be brought no later than four (4) years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence.(b) In an action under section 1 of this chapter by a depicted individual who was a minor on the date of disclosure, the time specified in subsection (a) does not begin to run until the depicted individual reaches the age of majority.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-21.5-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 21.5. Causes of Action: Nonconsensual Pornography|Chapter 3. Disclosing Nonconsensual Pornography|34-21.5-3-4. No Liability for Interactive Computer Services Based on Third Party Content

Sec. 4. Nothing in this article shall be construed to impose liability on an interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 230(f)(2), for content provided by another person.As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 34-22-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-1. Applicability of Chapter; Surety May Require Creditor or Obligee to Commence Action on Contract

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a person who is bound as surety upon a contract in writing for the:(1) payment of money; or(2) performance of any act.(b) When the right of action has accrued, the surety may require, by notice in writing, the creditor or obligee to immediately institute an action upon the contract.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.
IN Code § 34-22-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-2. Discharge of Surety

Sec. 2. If the creditor or obligee does not:(1) proceed within a reasonable time to bring an action upon the contract; and(2) prosecute the action to judgment and execution;the surety is discharged from all liability on the contract.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.
IN Code § 34-22-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-3. Trial on Issue of Suretyship; Two or More Defendants

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when:(1) an action is brought against two (2) or more defendants upon a contract; and(2) at least one (1) or more of the defendants is a surety for the others.(b) The surety may, upon a written complaint to the court, cause the question of suretyship to be tried and determined, upon the issue made by the parties at:(1) the trial of the cause; or(2) any time before or after the trial.(c) Proceedings described in subsection (b) do not affect the proceedings of the plaintiff.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-3.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.
IN Code § 34-22-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-4. Order of Levy Upon Property of Principal and Surety

Sec. 4. (a) If the finding upon the issue described in section 3(b) of this chapter is in favor of the surety, the court shall make an order directing the sheriff to:(1) levy the execution, first upon the property of the principal; and(2) exhaust the property of the principal;before making a levy upon the property of the surety.(b) The clerk shall endorse a memorandum of the order on the execution.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-4.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.
IN Code § 34-22-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-5. Judgment Remaining in Force for Use of Surety or Other Person Making Payment

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a:(1) defendant-surety in a:(A) judgment;(B) special bail; or(C) replevin bail;(2) surety in a delivery bond or replevin bond; or(3) person who is a surety in any undertaking.(b) This section does not apply to a sheriff, officer, or surety providing bond in an official capacity who:(1) fails to pay over money collected; or(2) wastes property upon which the sheriff, officer, or surety has levied.(c) When a person described in subsection (a):(1) is compelled to pay a judgment, or part of a judgment;(2) makes any payment which is applied to a judgment by reason of the person's suretyship; or(3) is compelled, by reason of a default of a sheriff, officer or surety providing bond in an official capacity, to pay a judgment, or part of a judgment;the judgment is not discharged by the payment.(d) However, the judgment remains in force for the use of the bail, surety, officer, or other person making the payment, and after the plaintiff is paid, so much of the judgment as remains unsatisfied may be prosecuted to execution for use by the person making the payment.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.
IN Code § 34-22-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 22. Causes of Action: Surety's Remedies Against Principal|Chapter 1. Remedies of Sureties Against Their Principals|34-22-1-6. Remedies Against Codefendants and Cosureties

Sec. 6. A person who:(1) is one (1) of several:(A) judgment defendants; or(B) replevin sureties; and(2) paid and satisfied the plaintiff;has the remedy provided in section 5 of this chapter against the codefendants or cosureties to collect from them the ratable proportion each is equitably bound to pay.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-55-6.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.17.