Category: Product Liability

A woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2011 after decades of using Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products was awarded $55 million from a St. Louis Jury, the second such verdict this year.

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit Manufacturers are required to ensure their products are safe before consumers buy and use them. If businesses become aware of defects or safety risks with their products, they should issue recalls....

Snapchat Named in Lawsuit After High-Speed Crash

A Snapchat filter that displays the speed at which one is traveling is being partly blamed for a high speed crash that occurred in Georgia last September. 18-year-old Christal McGee was attempting to take a Snapchat while driving 100 mph when she slammed into a car...

Poisoning from Laundry Detergent Packs Continue to Rise – Be Aware

A new study published in Pediatrics detailed a 17% increase in phone calls to poison control centers in 2013-2014 seeking help for children who were accidentally exposed to the the contents of laundry detergent packets. When compared to liquid laundry detergent,...

Volkswagen Diesel Owners Will Soon Have Options

A federal judge in San Francisco has provided details regarding an agreement that could affect the owners of around 482,000 Volkswagen diesel cars that were found to be cheating on emissions tests. Owners will have the option to sell their diesel vehicles back to...

This Week (April 22) in Product Recalls

A dozen recalls were announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the past two weeks, including recalls for flashlights, office chairs, and marinade injectors. If you or a loved one has been injured by a harmful product, contact The Law Offices of...

Long Wait Times for Drivers Affected by Takata Airbag Recall

28.8 million vehicles equipped with potentially deadly Takata airbags have been recalled so far, which are straining resources. Many owners of recalled vehicles could be waiting for months or even years before their airbags are declared safe. California vehicle owners...