Blog: Product Liability

Five automakers recently announced recalls for certain older-model vehicles containing Takata airbags, which pose a serious risk to drivers when deployed. The new wave of recalls affects nearly 1.4 million vehicles. This wave ensued after previous recalls on different models of Takata airbags. The faulty Takata airbags are inadequately sealed, which causes them to potentially […]

Recently, actor Mena Massoud, from the new live action movie “Aladdin,” purchased a Tesla Model 3. The actor filed a lawsuit claiming negligence on the part of Tesla, among other complaints, as he was operating the car safely when the wheel popped out of place. As a result of a problem with the car’s suspension, […]

When we drive our cars every day, we take for granted that our car will respond to our commands and transport us safely from place to place. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set requirements in place that ensure a vehicle’s parts, that mainly affect the operation of a vehicle, are safe, such as the […]

Three lawmakers want to know why the dangers of car seat back collapses are not being addressed by auto makers. Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal and Representative Diana DeGette want to know why auto manufacturers and the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) are not acknowledging and correcting front row vehicle seats that can […]

On May 5, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed legislation imposing rules on e-cigarettes after nearly ten years of the product being available to consumers. Arguments on both sides regarding the health risks posed by e-cigarettes have been ongoing since the release of the product. Some argue that e-cigarettes will shift a younger generation […]

Chick-Fil-A recently announced a recall of its chocolate chunk cookies over peanut allergy concerns. Flour used to make the cookies was supplied by CSM Bakery Solutions and was found to contain undeclared low levels of peanut due to accidental contamination. Although no illnesses have been reported, the popular fast-food restaurant has voluntarily recalled the chocolate […]

Sorting through list after list of best-buys can be a daunting prospect when purchasing a car. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has tackled the problem from the opposite perspective. The “10 Bottom Picks for 2016” singles out cars which rank lowest in their class, making it easier than ever to avoid a dangerous vehicle. With a score […]

Construction is an occupation wherein workers face inherently dangerous conditions. Thus, as a matter of public policy, state and federal laws have been drafted by legislators to promote safety for construction workers. This means that there is almost always a legal avenue that an injured construction worker can take. These legal options generally include compensation […]

This year’s hottest craze, hoverboards, have been caught on camera across the country suddenly catching on fire. As 2016 begins, there have been 24 hoverboard fires reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in 17 states throughout the U.S. The fires occurred all across the country, from Washington State to Florida and New York City […]

The holiday season is upon us, and that means shoppers will be buying lots of toys for their friends and families. With all the excitement of the holidays, buyers may not stop to think about the dangers posed by their purchases. Consumer advocacy group World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH, urges shoppers to be […]