Ford Motor Company v. Cosper

317 Ga. 356

FINAL COPY S23Q0625. FORD MOTOR COMPANY v. COSPER. COLVIN, Justice. Although product-liability claims are generally subject to a ten- year statute of repose in Georgia, see OCGA § 51-1-11 (b) (2), the statute of repose does not apply to negligence claims “arising out of conduct which manifests a willful, reckless, or wanton disregard for life or property,” OCGA § 51-1-11 (c). The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has certified to this Court two questions regarding OCGA § 51-1-11 (c). The federal district court asks (1) whether, under OCGA § 51-1-11…