Products Liability
Do Certain Cars Catch Fire More Than Other Cars?
We love a good fire as much as the next person. Whether we’re toasting up some marshmallows or just keeping warm on a cold night, there’s a lot to be said for a good fire. We just don’t want those fires in our car and truck engines. Yet it seems like every day, there’s another…
Read MoreDid Your Airbag Deploy for No Reason? Maybe It’s Your Cupholder
Safety tech in cars has come a long way over the past few decades. Backup cameras, lane assist, automatic braking – all the features are supposed to help keep us safe on the roads. Before driving a car was like using a computer, though, the most “high tech” safety feature you could have was an…
Read MorePeloton Finally Recalled Its Deadly Treadmills
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the majority of us to become homebodies. With country-wide lockdowns and closed businesses, it became even harder for the average person to stay active and in shape, leading to a lot of us resorting to at-home workouts. Peloton, a high-tech exercise equipment company doubled its product sales and expanded…
Read MoreVideo Doorbells Recalled by Ring for Fire Hazard
The ability to monitor your home no matter where you are is important for millions of homeowners. With so many security options on the market, many people have security cameras inside and outside their homes along with video doorbells. If you have a Ring video doorbell, you will want to review the latest recall notice…
Read MoreAttention Soldiers: Defective 3M Military Earplugs Injury Lawsuit
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is representing soldiers against manufacturer 3M for providing allegedly defective earplugs for over a decade to men and women who served in the US military. The ear plugs, distributed between 2002 and 2015, were too short for proper insertion into users’ ears, putting users at risk for permanent hearing loss, hearing…
Read MoreAudi and Volkswagen Recall More than 10,000 Vehicles Due to Braking Defects
Consumer Reports reported on August 29, 2018, that Volkswagen and Audi issued two recalls. The recalls were necessitated because an “improper coating on a brake component” could cause braking difficulties. The defective brakes could result in longer stopping distances. This could lead to more accidents including more rear-end collisions. Drivers that can’t stop in time…
Read MoreKia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it…
Read MoreInjuries and Death from Dangerous Medical Devices
According to FDA documentation, the Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy system (VNS) was developed by Cyberonics, Inc. to treat patients with epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression. However, based on the results of a clinical study of more than 200 patients who had the device implanted and turned on, during the first three months none of the patients…
Read MoreEssure Defective Birth Control Injuries and Lawsuits
The Essure Permanent Birth Control System is a non-hormonal form of permanent birth control that is sold by Bayer in the form of a titanium coil that is implanted in a woman’s fallopian tubes. The Essure procedure was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, when it was owned by the…
Read MoreRecalled Jeep Grand Cherokee Caused Injuries and Death
In April, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA US), voluntarily recalled 32,267 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that were manufactured between May 2015 and February 2016. The recall is due to a problem with the gear selector. Drivers erroneously conclude that the vehicle is in park when it is not in park can get hit by the vehicle…
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