Category Archives: Personal Injury
Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal Of Gun Liability Lawsuit
It’s hard to sue a gun manufacturer unless the gun itself is somehow defective. Such lawsuits have been filed against Sig Sauer and other notable gun manufacturers. Companies that produce guns are generally immune from lawsuits involving incompetent or malicious users. For example, many plaintiffs have tried to file product liability lawsuits following mass… Read More »
NTI Brand Boilers Recalled Due To Fire And Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of NTI Brand Boilers due to fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazards. The recall involves NTI-brand TRX Series II residential wall-mounted gas broilers with model numbers TRX150, TRX199, and TRX199C. The boilers are gray in color and measure about 20 inches wide and 34… Read More »
Georgia Supreme Court To Render Key Decision In Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
The Georgia Supreme Court is presently considering a pivotal case that could determine the fate of hundreds of hair relaxer lawsuits. The court will determine whether or not the state’s statute of repose resets with each new purchase of the hair relaxer or remains fixed from the date of the first sale. The case… Read More »
Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Dumbbells Were “Defective” After Recall
A recent class action lawsuit alleges that Tzumi Electronics manufactured and sold the now-recalled FitRx brand dumbbells that were defective and posed a considerable safety risk to consumers. The plaintiff claims the FitRx adjustable dumbbells had a defect that could cause its weight plates to dislodge during use, which posed a serious impact hazard…. Read More »
Appeals Court Upholds $611 Million Judgment In Roundup Product Liability Suit
The Western District Court of Appeals recently upheld a $611 million judgment against the German chemical giant Bayer over allegations that its Roundup herbicide product causes cancer. The decision is among the reasons why Bayer is considering dropping the product entirely. Bayer acquired Roundup after a merger with Monsanto in 2018. The company then… Read More »
Amazon Facing Potentially Groundbreaking Product Liability Lawsuit
In case you were wondering, you can sue Amazon over dangerous or defective products sold in their marketplace. A federal appeals court solidified this when it gave the green light to a Pennsylvania woman to sue Amazon for damages related to a vendor’s dog collar that suddenly snapped apart, causing partial blindness. The 2-to-1… Read More »
Huffy Recalls Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Huffy’s Ride-on Tonka Dump trucks due to fire and burn injury hazards. According to the recall, the controller on the recalled ride-on dump trucks can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall involves Huffy 12-volt children’s ride-on Tonka Dump Trucks, models 17362… Read More »
Delta Gas Ball Valves Recalled Due To Fire And Burn Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of Delta Gas Ball Valves due to fire and burn hazards. According to the recall, small amounts of gas can leak from the valve when it is in the open position. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Consumers are advised… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Hippie Whippy After Michigan Driver Causes Fatal Crash
Multiple defendants have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit concerning the death of a 71-year-old man. The crash occurred on Nov. 13, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. near I-96. According to the lawsuit, 22-year-old Collin Cramer from Fowlerville had been using nitrous oxide while driving westbound on I-96 when he lost consciousness and control… Read More »
Tesla Sued For Wrongful Death After Fatal Crash Involving Self-Driving Software
A grieving family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla. According to the lawsuit, the company misrepresented the safety of its Autopilot feature. The lawsuit contends that the Autopilot caused a 33-year-old California man to crash into the back of a fire truck, which resulted in fatal injuries. According to Tesla, its Autopilot… Read More »
