Product Liability

Nearly 100 patients who had spinal surgery to repair fractures now have a new cause for concern. A bone repair product used for their broken bones appears to have been contaminated with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). The outbreak is currently being investigated by federal and state health officials. The Washington Post reported that…

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: placing an infant in a baby sleeper they believe has been properly vetted for safety, only to be devastated when the child is injured, often fatally, because the product is unsafe. One popular baby sleeper, the Rock ‘n Play manufactured by Fisher-Price, was recently banned by the Consumer Product Safety…

The summer season is just beginning. The temperatures in Atlanta, Savannah and across Georgia will likely reach the high 90s during many days. Even lower temperatures can cause sunburns and sun damage when the sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly. According to Fox4KC, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is being…

Defective car parts cause deaths, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputations, broken bones, and other serious injuries. Car manufacturers must never place profit before the safety of the public. The families of deceased victims and injured traffic victims have the right to file a product liability lawsuit against manufacturers who make defective parts if…

When the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, John Adams said, “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” With the re-opening of the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be fireworks celebrations across Georgia and the rest…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent federal regulatory agency created to protect the public against the risk of injury and death from unsafe consumer products, recently issued a warning regarding a model of the widely popular Peloton exercise machine after investigating reports of a child killed in an accident involving a Peloton…

Spring is here, and we can all agree that the past year has been a rough one. As a new summer approaches, it may bring thoughts of a happier, more hopeful time to safely spend with family and friends outdoors. Swimming is a favorite summer activity that many of us are looking forward to diving…

In the ongoing liability battle that varies from state-to-state as to whether Amazon owes any duty to protect its customers, a federal judge in Illinois ruled that the retail giant won’t be held responsible for injuries caused by defective products sold on the website. This doesn’t look like it’s going to be a well settled…

Anticipating the arrival of a baby is an exciting time. While some parents-to-be still opt to be surprised at the sex of the baby, others have jumped on the bandwagon of gender reveal parties. These gatherings to announce and celebrate that you’re expecting a boy or girl have grown in popularity to the point where…

For years, women had few options for birth control. As that has changed over time, women have selected their preferred methods of contraception, but there are still limited options depending upon their birth control of choice. This can place women in danger of becoming seriously hurt due to long-term problems with a single form of…