Product Liability
Understanding Class Action and Multi-District Product Liability Litigation
Product liability cases arise when defective products injure consumers. These incidents often involve companies that operate across multiple states to make products for a wide range of consumers. The far-reaching nature of product liability cases often makes them appropriate for class action or multidistrict litigation. Not only are these options effective at saving litigation costs,…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Infection Risks with Sorin 3T Heater-Coolers
Healthcare professionals commonly use the Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System when providing cardiothoracic and cardiopulmonary patients with heat exchangers and warming/cooling blankets. However, recent warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlight the significant risk of infection in using this device, which could lead to substantial injuries for these vulnerable patients. Uses of Sorin 3T…
Read MoreUPDATE: Judge Rejects Johnson & Johnson Mistrial Request in Alleged Toxic Talc Case
A St. Louis circuit court judge has denied Johnson & Johnson’s request for a mistrial in a case brought by an ovarian cancer victim who says the company’s talcum powder is toxic. Lawyers for Deborah Giannecchinni are presenting evidence that the company was negligent when it failed to warn consumers their baby powder and Shower-to-Shower…
Read MoreHoverboard Update: Product Defects Causing Fires and Injuries Prompt Recall
In 2016, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls of more than 500,000 hoverboards due to fires and explosions. The announcement came after six months of investigation across 20 states into fires caused by hoverboards that destroyed homes and apartments. The most recent fire occurred at a Gwinnett County apartment complex; AJC.com reports that nine families…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Seat Belt Adjustment & Vehicle Preservation
The seat belt defect series by HLM Partner Steve Lowry wraps up with a description of “geometry” cases and preserving your vehicle, as is, after a collision. In older cars that don’t allow seat belt adjustments for an individual’s size, the seat belt can catch on someone’s neck in a wreck, causing spinal cord and…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Buckle Unlatching
Because of a latch design defect in some seat belts, the latches can unlock with little force, rendering the harness useless in a wreck. In this segment, HLM’s Steve Lowry explains the failure, called unintended unlatching. It is prone to occur in a side impact collision when an occupant’s hand, arm or hip hits the…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Spool Out
In this segment, HLM Partner Steve Lowry talks about one of several possible seat belt defects that cause or allow injuries in an accident. In a “spool out,” the seat belt stays latched but unwinds, allowing an occupant to move around in the vehicle or be ejected during a collision or rollover. Spool outs are linked…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Signs of Seat Belt Use
It’s common knowledge that seat belts are intended to protect passengers from injury in a collision. However, a defective or poorly designed seat belt can cause serious injuries to a person in the event of a collision. The next several blog posts will feature HLM Partner, Stephen Lowry, who will explain what can cause these…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton Offers Safety Tips After Jeep Gear Shift Hits News Again
In April we posted news that Chrysler (FCA US) recalled 1.1 million Jeep Grand Cherokees, Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s. The sleek-looking gear shift design prior to 2016 has led drivers to believe their vehicles are in park when they aren’t. As of April 12, 2016, FCA US had identified approximately 700 field reports potentially…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Tire Failures
At best, a poorly made tire just goes flat and causes delay. But tires with design or manufacturing defects can result in death or catastrophic injuries. The problem is often poor adhesion in between layers of the tire. The tread comes off. Drivers lose control and wreck. Summer heat can boost this process because high…
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