Products Liability
AMA Pushes for Ban on E-cigs and Vaping Products
On Nov. 19, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced its policy goal for an immediate and total ban on all types of vaping and e-cigarette devices not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as cessation tools. The organization embraced a comprehensive position at its policy gathering in San Diego, CA. The group stated…
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 MoreImagine Putting Safety First? Volvo Claims to Be
If you ask people which cars they think are the safest, the chances are pretty good that Volvo’s name will be mentioned more than once. The company has built its reputation on safety. But over the last decade, it’s become harder and harder to trust auto manufacturers, no matter which ones they are. Between GM’s…
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 MoreJudge Rules Product Liability Laws Don’t Apply to Amazon’s Sale of a Defective Hoverboard
CNBC reported that a Tennessee judge found that Amazon has broad protection against product liability lawsuits. In the case before the judge, the plaintiff filed a claim against Amazon after a hoverboard the plaintiff purchased exploded and burned down the family home. The plaintiff purchased the product through Amazon’s website. In the Tennessee lawsuit, a…
Read MoreHalf of the Defective Takata Airbags Still Need to be Replaced
More than half of the approximately 42 million defective airbag inflators recalled by auto parts manufacturer Takata have not been replaced and they are still inside of millions of cars that are traveling the highways and local roads throughout the United States. The defective airbag inflators can explode and have caused severe injury to 180…
Read MoreJapanese Airbag Manufacturer Takata Files for Bankruptcy
Disturbing news for anyone affected by the Takata airbag recall: on June 25, the Japanese manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the United States, as well as in Japan. Takata is responsible for the world’s largest auto safety recall after it was discovered that their airbag inflators could deploy explosively, potentially injuring or killing…
Read MoreBreaking Birth Control Recall – Are You Affected?
Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy The FDA is recalling birth control pills that, if taken, could actually lead to pregnancy. Baltimore, Maryland’s Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled a lot of Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1 mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous fumarate…
Read MoreWhen Drivers are Not at Fault, Defective Parts May be to Blame in Tennessee Truck Accidents
Many commercial and non-commercial truck accidents are due to defective truck parts. If a product defect—such as a truck or truck part—caused the driver to lose control of the truck, a truck accident could easily result. If anyone, including the driver, dies or suffers any type of injury, the companies responsible for the defect can…
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…
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