Category Archives: Personal Injury
The Rise Of “Nuclear Verdicts” And What It Means For Product Liability Cases
In recent years, product liability litigation has witnessed an unprecedented shift in jury verdicts, where juries are awarding massive damages to plaintiffs. These are known as “nuclear” verdicts. The damages awarded in these cases run into the tens of millions of dollars and sometimes even hundreds. The verdicts are changing the way product liability… Read More »
DOJ And CPSC Signal A New Era Of Product Liability Enforcement
In late 2025, a major development occurred that has garnered attention from U.S. manufacturers, insurers, and product liability attorneys across the country. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) too a major step by filing a civil enforcement action against Stanley Black & Decker for alleged Consumer Product… Read More »
Choking Hazard Recall: Yetonamr Pull-String Teething Toys & Product Liability Risks
Parents purchase teething toys for only one reason: to ease a child’s discomfort in a safe way. As a result, parents of toddlers become concerned when a product recall occurs on infant and child products, especially when a product can cause potentially severe consequences, such as choking. A Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) product… Read More »
Contaminated Household Cleaners: Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Removers & Product Liability Risks
In January 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 1.5 million bottles of the product “Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Remover” due to the possibility of the product being contaminated with bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa posing serious health risks to consumers of the product. This product was sold in… Read More »
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Driving A New Wave Of Product Liability Lawsuits
Lithium-ion batteries are used to power many of the products that people use on a daily basis. These include e-bikes, electronic scooters, laptops, power tools, and your latest smartphone. Although these batteries are quite efficient and light in weight, there is no denying the fact that they are also quite dangerous. Over the past… Read More »
Can Social Media Companies Be Held Liable For Addiction? New Lawsuits Test Product Liability Theories
While product liability law has traditionally focused on physical products, from cars to medical devices and prescription drugs, a new flood of lawsuits is now raising the question of whether digital platforms are defective products. Recent lawsuits filed against major social media companies, such as Meta Platforms Inc. and TikTok, claim that addictive features… Read More »
Global Product Liability Reforms Signal What May Be Coming To U.S. Courts
Product liability law is changing and moving past the traditional notions of physical defects and manufacturing errors. For example, recent changes in the European Union and the United Kingdom are broadening product liability law to include software, artificial intelligence, and digital components of everyday products. Although these changes are not binding on the United… Read More »
Recalled Strollers And Infant Carriers: Design Defects Parents Can’t See
Parents put a lot of trust in strollers and infant carriers. These products are part of daily life. When they’re marketed for babies, it’s reasonable to expect they’ve been held to the highest safety standards. But that trust isn’t always earned. Recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continue to uncover hidden design… Read More »
Oster French Door Countertop Ovens Recalled Over Burn Hazard: What Consumers And Florida Families Should Know
The CPSC has announced a recall affecting more than 1.29 million Oater French Door Countertop Ovens after reports that the door can unexpectedly close while in use. This can pose a serious burn hazard to customers. The recall was announced in September 2025 in league with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It covers… Read More »
Supreme Court To Review Roundup Lawsuits: What It Could Mean For Product Liability Claims Nationwide
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review an important product liability case involving the popular weed killer, Roundup, which is manufactured by Bayer. This decision was made after several years of high-profile cases related to allegations of cancer resulting from the active ingredient in Roundup, which is glyphosate. The central issue in… Read More »
