Makowiecki v. Sturm, Ruger, Smith & Co.

LEHAN, Judge.

The plaintiff in this personal injury products liability suit appeals from a summary judgment in favor of defendant. The injury was allegedly caused by a defective gun manufactured by defendant. The basis for the summary judgment was that the suit was barred by the statute of repose, section 95.031(2), Florida Statutes (1985), because the gun was delivered to its original purchaser more than twelve years before the suit was filed. That statute provided in relevant part that “Actions for products liability ... must be begun ... within 12 years after the date of delivery of the…