Category Archives: Personal Injury
When A Water Bottle Becomes A Hazard: Legal Fallout From The Ozark Trail Recall
In July 2025, Walmart issued a recall of nearly one million Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that their screw-cap lids could forcefully eject, causing serious injuries. Understanding the defect It isn’t often that you hear about water bottles causing injuries. These bottles… Read More »
CPSC: Oster French-Door Countertop Ovens Pose Burn Hazard
Sunbeam Products and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of more than 1.28 million Oster French-Door countertop ovens in the U.S. and another 100k in Canada. This occurred after receiving multiple reports of the ovens’ doors unexpectedly slamming shut and causing burns. Understanding the defect According to the recall,… Read More »
Werner Recalls 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders Due To Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Werner Ladders. On August 14, 2025, Werner Co., in coordination with the CPSC, issued a nationwide recall of around 122,250 units of their 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders, citing a serious fall hazard. According to the recall, the problem stems… Read More »
When Can Amazon Be Held Liable For Third-Party Defective Products?
Online marketplaces, like Amazon, have transformed how Americans shop. The site offers unparalleled convenience at the click of a button. This convenience, however, comes with a question: Who is responsible when a product sold online turns out to be dangerous or defective? For several years, Amazon has maintained that it is merely a marketplace… Read More »
Onewheel Facing Several Product Liability Lawsuits
Onewheel is a popular motorized skateboard product, which, as the name implies, only has one wheel. Several users have reported problems with the device, which can reach speeds of over 25 mph. The first known lawsuit dates back to May 15, 2020. It was filed by the family of a Houston man who died… Read More »
Fitbit To Pay $12.25 Million Penalty For Failing To Report Burn Hazard In Ionic Smartwatches
Fitbit LLC was recently forced to pay a $12.25 million civil penalty after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found the company did not immediately report a serious burn hazard associated with its Ionic smartwatches. The case should serve as a cautionary tale. Companies have duties to the public under the Consumer Product… Read More »
Florida Jury Orders Tesla To Pay $243 Million In Autopilot Wrongful Death Suit
In August, a federal jury in Miami delivered a verdict against Tesla, finding the company partially liable for a fatal 2019 crash involving Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist system. The jury returned a verdict of $243 million against the automaker. The accident that led to the lawsuit The lawsuit was the result of a tragic accident… Read More »
Walmart Recalls Nearly 1 Million Ozark Trail Water Bottles After Lid Ejections Injure Customers
In July 2025, Walmart issued a voluntary recall on about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles after reports that their screw-cap lids could forcefully eject when opened, striking the user and causing serious injuries. Understanding the hazard According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the defect arises when perishable… Read More »
Comparing Different Types Of Product Liability Claims
Each year, thousands of Americans are injured by defective consumer products, from cars to household appliances to toys and power tools. When an injury occurs, victims often have a legal right to pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. All claims are not alike, however. Product liability law recognizes three… Read More »
Exploding Power Banks Can Cause Serious Injuries
Portable power banks are everyday essentials. They charge your phones on long flights. They keep tablets alive during road trips. These compact battery packs are everywhere. But what happens when the device you rely on becomes a hazard? That’s the reality behind many recent recalls of lithium-ion power banks after dozens of incidents involving… Read More »
