Category Archives: Personal Injury
Cybertruck Crash Ends Up As Product Liability Lawsuits
When it comes to automotive product liability, the stakes are enormous. Hundreds of millions of dollars in damages and catastrophic injuries can happen. Recently, Tesla has been thrust into the spotlight following lawsuits over a fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California. In this case, plaintiffs allege that design defects in the electric door handles… Read More »
EcoFlow Recalls Over 25,000 Portable Power Stations After Fires
EcoFlow, a company known for its clean energy technology products, has issued a recall for approximately 25,030 of its DELTA Max 2000 portable power stations following multiple reports of the devices overheating and catching fire. The recall was announced in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). So far, six fires have… Read More »
Court Rejects Product Liability Claim For Social Media Platforms
With the rise of social media has come concerns that these platforms are endangering the welfare of our children. It has been traditionally quite difficult to file a lawsuit against a platform like Facebook, but personal injury attorneys have tried. They argue that a platform like Facebook is actually a product (a defective product)… Read More »
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 »
