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Bolger V. Amazon_com, LLC
Certain disruptive technologies cause problems in the legal landscape and confuse doctrines that have been established for decades. Amazon is among those disruptive technologies. The company has long argued that it shouldn’t be held to the same standard as retailers because it is a marketplace—not a retailer. In other words, Amazon believes it should… Read More »
Tesla Cybertruck Fire Sparks Product Liability Lawsuit
In August, a Houston family filed a product liability lawsuit against the auto manufacturer Tesla after their loved one died in a single-vehicle accident in Houston. This case marks mounting scrutiny over electric vehicle safety. It also underscores the evolving legal landscape concerning lithium-ion batteries and their use in numerous devices. What happened? According… Read More »
Curtis International Recalls Frigidaire Minifridges After Causing More Than $700,000 In Property Damage
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Frigidaire Minifridges after the fridges caused a reported $700,000 in property damage. According to the recall, the minifridges’ internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite the plastic housing, posing a burn hazard. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using the… Read More »
Analyzing The Fire Pit Lawsuits
Colsen, Wayfair, and Amazon are three companies with one thing in common: They’re all facing lawsuits related to fire pits they either manufactured or sold. In this article, the Florida product liability lawyers at Halpern, Santos, & Pinkert will discuss the allegations made in the fire pit lawsuits in detail. Hominski et al. v…. Read More »
Amazon Seller From China Linked To Two Deaths, One Serious Injury
Amazon links with sellers all across the globe to bring consumer products into the homes of Americans. To what extent Amazon vets these products and their sellers remains a mystery. In many cases, consumers are being seriously injured by products they purchased on Amazon from foreign businesses. According to a recent article by the… Read More »
Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot Max G30P And Max G30LP Amid Risk Of Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Segway Ninebot G30P and Max G30LP. According to the CPSC, the folding mechanism can fail, causing the handlebars or stem to fold while the scooter is still in use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately… Read More »
What Is Strict Liability In A Product Liability Lawsuit?
For most personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff is required to prove that the party they are suing was negligent for some reason. Negligence means that they failed to exercise the same amount of care that an ordinary person would exercise to ensure the safety of others. If you’re filing a premises liability lawsuit, you… Read More »
Injury Hazard Results In Recall For Handrails
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Samven Technology’s Vevor Handrails due to an injury hazard. According to the CPSC, the handrails’ welding can fail while the consumer is holding onto the handrail. If this occurs while the consumer is stepping down a flight of stairs, it can pose… Read More »
Bissell Recalls More Than 3 Million Handheld Steamers After Customers Report Burn Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of BISSELL® Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaners. According to the recall, the recalled steam cleaners can expel hot water or steam onto the user while heating or during use, which poses a burn hazard. The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately stop using… Read More »
As Product Injuries Rise, Consumers Are Less Safe Than They Were Last Year
A new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund reviewed data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Website and found that consumers are less safe than they were a year ago. There has been a substantial rise in the number of product-related injuries in the U.S., and the problem is especially serious for… Read More »
