Recently, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles seeking class action status alleging that 10 automakers concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with keyless ignition defects. According to the Consumerist, the lawsuit was filed in August, accusing the companies of failing to inform buyers of a “deadly defect” associated with keyless ignition switches....
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Asbestos Found in Children’s Crayons & Toys
Asbestos Found in Children's Crayons & Toys
CNN reported recently that four boxes of crayons and two toy crime lab kits sold in America have tested positive for traces of asbestos.
The findings come in a report done by the advocacy group EWG Action Fund. The group allegedly...
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The NHTSA database can be reached by clicking Fourth of July Firework Safety Tips
Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend with a firework display? If you do, make sure you are careful, as the incorrect handling of these items can lead to serious injuries and house fires. We represent injury victims in Virginia —each jurisdiction has its own laws about fireworks. Make sure that...
Read MoreHas Depakote Been Linked to Birth Defects?
Recently, a St. Louis jury awarded a girl’s family $15 million after it claimed that she suffered from birth defects because her mother was prescribed the anti-seizure drug Depakote during her pregnancy. According to the Associated Press, the verdict was announced last month. The lawsuit claimed that the 12-year-old girl now suffers from numerous injuries,...
Read MoreDo Ford Vehicles Have Steering Problems?
Sadly, another week has gone by and there is another major recall involving a vehicle manufacturer and a defective auto part. According to the Detroit Free Press, Ford has announced that it has recalled more than 423,000 vehicles over potential power steering defects. The news outlet reported that the recall covers 2011-2013 Ford Taurus and...
Read MoreTakata Airbag Recall Hits Record Numbers
Updating a series of blog posts that we have been writing for the past year, last week, it was announced that the recall in North America involving defective Takata airbags now involves more than 34 million vehicles. According to the New York Times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the expansion of the recall...
Read MoreHas There Been a Mucinex Recall?
In Wednesday’s blog, we reported about a massive bicycle recall involve Trek models. It should be noted that defective product claims pertain to many goods including motor vehicles, machines, tools, building materials, household appliances, personal care products, toys and medications. We bring this up because recently we were alarmed to read that Reckitt Benckiser Group...
Read MoreHas Takeda Settled Actos-Bladder Cancer Litigation?
According to Bloomberg, Takeda Pharmaceuticals is offering to pay more than $2.2 billion to settle injury claims relating to the diabetes drug Actos. If courts and plaintiff attorneys accept the settlement, it would be one of the largest in U.S. history involving pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices. The settlement would attempt to end more than...
Read MoreIs My Graco Car Seat Safe?
Graco Children’s Products has agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims that it failed to appropriately recall about four million units of the Graco child car seat with defective buckles. According to the New York Times, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that Graco would pay a $3 million fine and spend $7...
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