Relating to civil actions

HB 918 changes product liability rules in civil lawsuits by requiring plaintiffs to prove a defendant specifically designed, manufactured, sold, or leased the exact product that caused their injury - not just a similar or equivalent product. This makes it harder for injured parties to hold companies liable if they cannot identify the precise product involved. The bill also states that designers whose work is copied without authorization cannot be held responsible for injuries caused by the manufacturer’s product, even if the design use was foreseeable. The law does not affect existing rules about mislabeling, fraud, or liability for component parts or successor companies.