Product Liability
January Saw a LOT of Vehicle Recalls
As attorneys with some of the most substantial auto defect verdicts and settlements in Georgia’s history, any story about defective car parts is interesting to us. However, the sheer number of stories and press releases about vehicle defects we’ve seen this yearis disconcerting. According to a January 16, 2024 article in USA Today, the following…
Read MoreLife2000 Ventilators Have a Potentially Deadly, Known Defect
Ventilators are supposed to help patients by increasing their oxygen intake, but Life2000 ventilators can do the exact opposite. Harris Lowry Manton LLP is representing clients who suffered harm from oxygen desaturation caused by defective Life2000 ventilators. These dangerous medical devices can cause fatalities, and we urge you to see medical advice immediately if you…
Read MoreHair Relaxers Linked to Cancer and Serious Health Concerns
Black women who use hair relaxers or straighteners are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and other serious health concerns. An analysis conducted by the Environmental Working Group found that ingredients in hair relaxers and straighteners are highly hazardous and are often marketed to Black women. A study led by the National Institutes of…
Read MoreGM Faces Recall of Over 20M Vehicles Due to Hazardous Airbag Components
General Motors (GM) is facing a colossal recall of over 20 million vehicles due to potentially hazardous air bag components. This serves as a stark reminder of the importance of staying informed about recalls and addressing them promptly to ensure safety on the road. Fortunately, for those affected by this recall, there’s hope in the…
Read MoreNHTSA Issues DO NOT DRIVE Alert For 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s
The Takata airbag issue is once again rearing its ugly head, this time with the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The NHTSA is issuing a critical “DO NOT DRIVE” alert for these vehicles, noting they were recalled in 2015. However, roughly 84,000 vehicles remain unrepaired, and the NHTSA states that anyone driving an unrepaired Dodge Ram…
Read MoreFire and Burn Injuries Lead to Recalls of Paradise Grills
The year-round warm weather in Georgia makes the state a great place to barbecue and cook food outdoors in the sun. While everyone hopes their backyard grilling adventures only include great tasting BBQ, grilling can be dangerous as shown by the recalls of many Paradise Grills Outdoor Kitchen models. The recall was made on February…
Read MoreFDA: Infant Head Shaping Pillows Unsafe, Potentially Deadly
The more time babies spend in one position on their backs, the more likely they are to develop a flat spot on back of their heads. However, pillows designed with an “indent or hole in the center” intended to cradle a baby’s head as they sleep on their back are not safe, have no proven…
Read MoreFaulty Backup Camera May Put VWs in Violation of Federal Safety Regs
In July 2022, Volkswagen announced a voluntary recall of more than 43,000 vehicles due to a software problem that could fail to display an image from the backup camera when the vehicle was reversing. This flaw, which the company says can be fixed with a software update, could potentially put these vehicles in violation of…
Read MoreSakar Recalls Tony Hawk Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk
Last month, Sakar International recalled approximately 12,655 Tony Hawk Silver Metallic Multi-Purpose Helmets, which Consumer Reports had previously rated a “Don’t Buy: Safety Risk.” The bike helmets, sold exclusively by Walmart, were a replacement for another recalled helmet, Sakar’s Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmet, which was also recalled in March 2022. In a July 14, 2022…
Read MoreExperienced Atlanta Product Liability Attorneys Handling Cases Involving Similac and Enfamil Formula
Similac and Enfamil are popular brands of infant formula marketed as a substitute or addition to mother’s breast milk. However, these formulas are cow milk based which significantly increases premature babies’ risk of developing a serious bowel infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a gastrointestinal illness that mainly affects premature infants by damaging the…
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