Category: Product Liability

2006-2010 Toyota Corollas could be investigated for unintended acceleration, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Toyota Under Investigation Again for Unintended Acceleration

2006-2010 Toyota Corollas could be investigated for unintended acceleration, according to the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). This announcement follows owner complains of “low-speed surging”. This investigation could...

Chrysler Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Switch Defect

Reminiscent of the General Motors ignition switch recall, Chrysler is recalling 349,442 vehicles with similar problems to the GM vehicles: faulty ignition switches could cause a recalled vehicle to turn off unexpectedly. The Chrysler recall is for the 2008 Jeep...

Hyundai Levied with $73 Million in Punitive Damages

A Montana judge has ruled that Montana limits on punitive damages are unconstitutional, awarding $73 million in punitive damages to the families of two teenagers killed in a 2011 auto crash that occurred because of a steering defect. The original punitive jury award...

This Week (September 19) in Product Recalls

Eight recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission over the course of the past couple weeks, including fire alarms and power generators. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker...

GM Ignition Switch Recall Death Toll Rises to 19

An expert hired by General Motors has determined that at least 19 claims of wrongful death related to the recalled ignition switches are eligible for payments from GM. General Motors’ previous estimate was 13, though outside experts believe the number could be...

This Week (September 5) in Product Recalls

The last two weeks have seen 13 recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including laptop power cords and helmets. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, call The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a...