Category Archives: Product Liability
Recall Issued Over Magnetic Ball Toy Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently shared several warnings over high-powered magnetic balls found in toy sets in department stores like Target and Walmart. Seven deaths have been reported alongside thousands of hospital visits. The CPSC estimated that at least 2,400 ingestions of magnetic balls were treated in hospital emergency room departments… Read More »
Baby Activity Centers Sold At Walmart Recalled Due To Risk Of Injury
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group, the manufacturer of Cosco Jump, Spin, & Play Activity Centers, have announced a recall of the product due to a risk of injury, according to a recent report issued by CPSC. The products were sold exclusively at Walmart. According to reports, the straps attached… Read More »
Honda Issues Recall For Lawnmower And Pressure Washer Engines
American Honda Motor issued a recall of 391,800 lawnmowers and pressure washer engines related to a potentially dangerous defect that can lead to injury. In this case, the engines were designed with defective camshafts that could cause the starter rope to suddenly retract. Honda has received nearly 3,000 complaints related to the defective camshafts… Read More »
Lawsuit Against Sig Sauer Claims Gun Fired While Holstered
A defective product liability lawsuit has been filed against Sig Sauer over the P320 model. An on-duty police officer claims that the gun fired while it was still in its holster. He has since filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that he suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of the accident. He is… Read More »
Exactech Knee Replacement Recalled For Safety Concerns
Our Law Firm is Actively Investigating Exactech Knee and Ankle Replacement Injuries Did you or your loved one receive a partial or total knee replacement with a device manufactured by Exactech, Inc? If so, you need to be aware of the risks and your legal rights. Two knee replacements from Exactech (OpteTrak and Truliant)… Read More »
Unstable Bureaus & Chests are a Danger to Children
Several recent manufacturer recalls of bureaus and chests are very concerning. These bureaus have been recalled because they pose a hazard of tipping over given their faulty design. When these heavy pieces of furniture fall on young children, serious injuries can result. If you were injured by a bureau toppling over, please contact our… Read More »
Preserve the Evidence for Product Liability Cases
The three most important rules for handling product liability cases are: (1) preserve the evidence; (2) preserve the evidence; and (3) preserve the evidence. This is especially true for Florida accident injury lawyers who must deal with climate, hurricanes, and salt water conspiring with other factors to erode evidence. When the integrity of a… Read More »
Legitimate Product Liability Cases Make Everyone Safer
South Florida courts have been a hotbed for product liability cases. Product liability law in the state of Florida is currently under attack through various proposals currently being considered by the Florida Legislature. Product liability law developed in this country from a time when manufacturers and distributors of products were originally not responsible for… Read More »
The Best Barometer for Product Liability Cases – Common Sense
A myriad of different types of product liability cases abound in Florida courtrooms. As Miami product liability lawyers, we at Halpern, Santos & Pinkert, P.A. often need to determine whether a claim of product defect is a viable case in circumstances where there is no precedent for a similar case. We have handled product… Read More »