(a) Economic loss that arises from a sale of goods that is due to damage to tangible property other than the goods sold may be recovered in tort as well as in contract, but economic loss that arises from a sale of goods between parties who are each merchants in goods of the kind is not recoverable in tort.
(b) Economic loss that arises from a sale of goods, between merchants, that is not due to damage to tangible property other than the goods sold may not be recovered in tort.
(c) The economic loss recoverable in tort under this section does not include economic loss due to damage to the goods themselves.
(d) The economic loss recoverable in tort under this section does not include economic loss incurred by a manufacturer of goods arising from damage to the manufactured goods and caused by a component of the goods.
(e) This section shall not be interpreted to bar tort causes of action based upon fraud or fraudulent or intentional misrepresentation or limit remedies for those actions.
1991 c 352 s 2; 1993 c 91 s 1; 1Sp1998 c 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 604 - 605 — Civil Actions
Section 604.01 — Comparative Fault; Effect.
Section 604.02 — Apportionment Of Damages.
Section 604.03 — Useful Life Of Product.
Section 604.04 — Notice Of Possible Claim.
Section 604.055 — Waiver Of Liability For Negligent Conduct.
Section 604.06 — Fireman's Rule.
Section 604.10 — Economic Loss Arising From The Sale Of Goods.
Section 604.101 — Economic Loss Doctrine.
Section 604.11 — Medical Malpractice Cases.
Section 604.113 — Issuance Of Worthless Check.
Section 604.12 — Restrictions On Denying Access To Places Of Public Accommodation; Civil Actions.
Section 604.13 — Destruction Of Field Crop Products, Animals, Organisms, Or Cells; Civil Liability.
Section 604.14 — Civil Liability For Theft.
Section 604.15 — Civil Liability For Receiving Motor Fuel Without Paying.
Section 604.16 — Liability For Loss Suffered As A Result Of Peace Officer Pursuit; Penalties.
Section 604.17 — Civil Liability For Fraudulent Or Otherwise Improper Financing Statements.
Section 604.175 — Compliance With Debt Collection Requirements.
Section 604.18 — Insurance Standard Of Conduct.
Section 604.19 — Subversion Of Examination.
Section 604.201 — Cause Of Action For Sexual Exploitation.
Section 604.202 — Liability Of Employer.
Section 604.203 — Scope Of Discovery.
Section 604.204 — Admission Of Evidence.
Section 604.205 — Limitation Period.
Section 604.21 — Indemnity Agreements In Design Professional Services Contracts Void.