Blog Category | Products liability
November 30, 2021
Another Potential Airbag Defect
New Jersey residents expect their car’s safety features to keep them safe. Sadly, there are sometimes instances of defective components in vehicles. Recently, it was determined that this was exactly the case with the airbags found in certain Volkswagen models. What is the issue with Volkswagen’s airbags? Defective automotive products...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2019
Design Defects And Products Liability Claims
Before a New Jersey resident starts a new project, they may first make a plan to outline the work that they will have to do. As they plan, they may consider what materials they will need and what design they will follow for their project. They may weigh different options...
Read MoreJune 20, 2019
Recreational Vehicles Recalled Due To Defective Throttle Pedal
Off-road vehicles are a fun way to explore the great outdoors. Burlington County owners of recreational vehicles naturally expect that the vehicle will operate the way it is supposed to. However, that does not always happen, as shown by a recent recall. American Honda has issued a recall of certain...
Read MoreMarch 27, 2019
Roundup Products Liability Cases Hinge On Specific Cause
The herbicide Roundup is commonly used on lawns and on farms in Burlington County and nationwide to kill weeds. However, not all are convinced that the weedkiller is safe. In an August 2019 lawsuit, a groundskeeper who was exposed to Roundup and subsequently suffered from cancer was awarded approximately $300...
Read MoreMarch 01, 2019
Manufacturers May Be Responsible For Unsafe Chicken Products
Chicken is often touted as a healthy source of lean protein. In fact, 96 percent of Americans reportedly consume chicken, and over 50 percent of these people consume chicken several times weekly. However, many people in Burlington County may have noted that there have been numerous incidents as of late...
Read MoreJanuary 04, 2019
Beef Manufacturer Issues Recall After Salmonella Outbreak
Many people in Burlington County enjoy a good hamburger or steak dinner. We might take for granted that the food we consume is safe to eat. However, food products can be contaminated during the manufacturing process, causing some people to suffer a serious illness after eating them. According to the...
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2018
Pediatricians Group: Infant Walkers Are “inherently Dangerous”
A new study reveals that 2,000 babies are injured in the U.S. each year by infant walkers. The American Academy of Pediatrics is flat-out calling for a ban on these popular baby products. The startling statistics support the doctors’ stance that the walkers – while convenient and entertaining for parents...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2018
Should Parents Rethink The Trampoline Thing?
Nearly 20 years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics took a strong stance against trampolines. Not much has changed since 1999. Statistics show that home trampolines are still widely popular and still injure tens of thousands of children. Pediatricians — and orthopedic surgeons — recommend no trampolines, period. But if...
Read MoreMay 24, 2018
Keyless Cars Create Co Concerns In New Jersey
Although keyless ignitions are incredibly convenient and increasingly commonplace – more than half of all new vehicles are delivered with them as standard equipment – this equipment has come under increased scrutiny of late. The reason residents of Burlington County – and other car owners across the country – are...
Read MoreMay 10, 2018
Recent Aircraft Defects Cause For Concern In New Jersey
A recent cluster of aircraft failures, including an emergency landing due to a broken window on a Southwest Airlines jetliner en route to Newark, have brought aircraft defects back into the national spotlight. In New Jersey, the law requires manufacturers to design aircraft with these risks in mind to avoid...
Read MoreApril 02, 2018
Class Action Lawsuits Seek Economic Loss For Air Bag Debacle
On the heels of the massive air bag recall, auto manufacturers are now facing class action litigation. According to the new lawsuits, car makers were aware of defects in Takata air bags, but proceeded anyway because Takata was cheaper that less volatile alternatives. If the allegations are true, the decision...
Read MoreMarch 09, 2018
Why Does Your Chainsaw Say Not To Hold It By The Wrong End?
If you own a chainsaw, the odds are good that you’ll find a somewhat obvious warning right on the side of it. An illustration of a hand with disconnected digits provides a visual reminder of what could happen if you ignore the printed warning, which reads, “Do not hold the...
Read MoreMarch 03, 2018
Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit Underway In New Jersey
A New Jersey man claims that inhaling asbestos-laden talcum powder gave him mesothelioma cancer. A jury in Middlesex County has heard arguments in the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the baby powder manufacturer. Johnson & Johnson has defended numerous lawsuits – with mixed results – asserting that its talc products...
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
Health Issues Due To Defective Artificial Hips
Hip replacements can be a wonderful thing — when they work. Unfortunately, artificial hip joints that are defectively designed or defectively manufactured are serious problems. They can injure patients when they fail and require expensive, painful corrective surgery — which ultimately exposes patients to additional risks of infection and other...
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2018
Worst Toys Of 2017: Were Any Of These In Your Stocking?
There are some toys that turn out to be so dangerous that it can make a kid question whether or not it would have been better if Santa had left coal instead. If any of these toys turned up under your house’s tree this year, there’s a good chance that...
Read MoreDecember 06, 2017
Second New Jersey Pelvic Mesh Claim Goes To Court
The second New Jersey personal injury claim against Johnson & Johnson for its defective vaginal mesh implants is now moving forward. The plastic devices were used to treat urinary incontinence, an issue many women suffer with after childbirth or due to age. At issue is whether or not the woman...
Read MoreOctober 20, 2017
Opioids: Can Product Liability Laws Make Companies Pay?
Years ago, no one would have ever dreamed that tobacco companies would ever have to pay up for the health crisis caused by cigarettes. Could those same principals, based off of product liability laws, eventually hold the makers of drugs like OxyContin and other opioids responsible for the public health...
Read MoreSeptember 08, 2017
Space Heater Season Is Here: Beware Of Dangers!
As the weather starts to transition toward the chillier nights of fall, a lot of people will drag out their space heaters before they ultimately crank up the gas furnaces. It makes sense — space heaters can be used just where you need them and are more economical to run...
Read MoreJuly 05, 2017
How Can You Tell If You Have A Talcum Powder Lawsuit?
Talcum powder was once considered so safe that virtually every bathroom in the country had a bottle of it in the medicine chest. Mothers used it frequently to prevent diaper rash on infants and also used it in their own feminine hygiene rituals to prevent sweat and odors from developing....
Read MoreMay 09, 2017
Could Your Motorhome Be Dangerous To Your Health?
If you own an RV, you may face an unexpected danger that could turn your motorhome into a deathtrap: a carbon monoxide leak. Carbon monoxide is both odorless and colorless — in fact, it doesn’t have any natural irritants that can alert you to its presence. One of the sources...
Read MoreApril 13, 2017
Who Is Liable For Dangerous And Toxic Breast Implants?
If you receive breast implants that turn out to be defective — even outright dangerously toxic — who is liable for your damages? Are you simply out of luck? Absolutely not. You have the right to expect that any medical device, including a breast implant, is safe to use. If...
Read MoreMarch 16, 2017
Cannabis Industry Needs To Be Ready For Product Liability Claims
Right now, there’s a lot of excitement in some states, including New Jersey, over new laws that make medical marijuana legal. However, that excitement may fade somewhat as growers and the makers of marijuana “edibles” start facing one of the same problems that every other drug manufacturer has to face:...
Read MoreMarch 03, 2017
Injuries Caused By Semi-autonomous Vehicles: Whom To Sue
If a driverless car that’s operating under its own direction gets into an accident, who is responsible: the human owner, the car company, the dealership or the software developer? While the ethical riddle posed to illustrate the choice is dramatic, giving the computerized car a choice between running down helpless...
Read MoreFebruary 03, 2017
New Jersey’s Statute Of Limitations And Delayed Discovery
New Jersey’s top court reinstated a $25 million verdict against the makers of Accutane, an acne medication. The drug was found responsible for the inflammatory bowel disease that led to an Alabama man’s multiple surgeries and permanent changes in his overall health and well-being. There are nearly 3,600 similar cases...
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2017
Craft Beer And Mead: A Trend With Potentially Toxic Trouble
Craft beers and honey meads have both become very popular in the last decade and quite a few independent labels have started off with little more than a recipe and a home brewing kit. Now, there’s a lot of beer being made in microbreweries and home brewers are thriving–but industry...
Read MoreDecember 23, 2016
New Jersey Lawsuits Begin Over Exploding E-cigarette Batteries
We’ve previously mentioned the dangers of lithium ion batteries in this blog. Now, that danger is making news here in New Jersey, due to lawsuits by four people injured in separate accidents with exploding e-cigarettes. All four people have suffered serious injuries when the lithium ion batteries in their e-cigarettes...
Read MoreDecember 09, 2016
Who Is Liable When A Lithium Ion Battery Explodes?
Lithium-ion batteries are tiny miracles of science—unlike expensive disposable batteries, lithium-ion batteries are virtually endlessly rechargeable. They’re also lightweight and fairly powerful. Unfortunately, they also have a nasty habit of catching fire when they’re overcharged or short circuit. This can be a significant problem because lithium-ion batteries are in virtually...
Read MoreNovember 02, 2016
Even Crafts Can Lead To Person Injury Cases
In our previous blog post, we discussed how crafts can sometimes be a liability for the person who is selling them. That brings up the important point regarding goods that aren’t mass made — these products can be dangerous for the people who use them. Even in these cases, a...
Read MoreOctober 28, 2016
Crafts Are Products, And You Could Be Liable When Selling Them
The rise of online sales has opened the door up for the craft market. While craft shows do still exist, many people have turned to online sellers where they can list products, find customers all over the country — or all over the world — and then ship them out....
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2016
Product Liability Claims Can Come From Design Flaw Injuries
In our last blog post, we discussed what is required by law to be present in consumer warranties. Those warranties are important to consumers, and they can play a part in product liability claims if a consumer is harmed by a product. That, however, is only one part of the...
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2016
What Does Federal Law Require In Consumer Warranties?
Companies providing services and products aren’t legally required to provide warranty coverage. If they do offer a warranty, however, they have to follow federal guidelines spelled out in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which was originally enacted in 1975. One of the most important parts of the warranty law for consumers...
Read MoreAugust 12, 2016
Take Action If You Have Been Poisoned By Lead
Prior to 1978, residential homes were often painted with lead paint. In 1978, the government banned the use of this type of paint in homes because it was determined that the lead in the paint posed a danger. That didn’t mean that lead paint was removed from the homes and...
Read MoreJune 09, 2016
Defective Medical Devices And Products Can Cause Great Harm
Medical devices and products, such as surgical implants, organ transplants, prosthetics and equipment, are crucial components of medical care in the United States. In many cases, these items are used without any adverse reactions. There are some instances in which defective items can have a negative impact on the patient’s...
Read MoreMay 20, 2016
Defects In Design Can Lead To Serious Injuries
The design phase of developing a new product requires that the designer take the time to ensure that the product is safe for the public to use. When the designer tries to move through the process too quickly or without enough thought, there is a chance that the product might...
Read MoreMarch 30, 2016
You Can Take Action When You Are Injured By A Product
Products that are sold to the public should be safe to use. In some cases, such as with power tools, special care is needed to ensure that the user remains safe. When it comes to product liability claims, it is important to investigate the incident to determine if filing a...
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2016
What Happens If An Inherently Dangerous Product Causes An Injury?
In the past, we’ve talked about how manufacturers and other companies have an obligation to provide safe products to consumers. If a defective or dangerous product can be linked to consumer injuries, then the companies in question might be held liable for any damage. But what happens when the product...
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2016
What Are The Types Of Defects That Can Occur In Products?
It is important that any product that is sold to consumers is as safe as possible. This means that the products must be designed and manufactured with safety in mind. It also means that the instructions, including the warnings for the products, must properly convey the necessary information. When these...
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2016
Don’t Let Companies Get Away With Selling Dangerous Products
As we discussed last week, defects in manufacturing can lead to death or injuries. When you are thinking about product liability claims, you have to realize that these cases stem from injuries that occur when the products are being used as they are intended. We know that most people don’t...
Read MoreJanuary 08, 2016
Defects In Manufacturing Can Cause Injuries Or Death
The news of recalled items can make people rather uneasy. It is difficult for some people to understand how a product that was supposed to be safe is suddenly considered so unsafe that it should be returned, fixed or discarded. There are several reasons why a product might be recalled....
Read MoreNovember 05, 2015
Defective Vehicle Components Are Serious Safety Risks
When you purchase a car or components for your car, you expect that you are purchasing a safe item. You don’t anticipate that you will be involved in an accident that was caused by a defective component. Sadly, defective products on vehicles are something that are almost commonplace these days....
Read MoreOctober 30, 2015
What Is Strict Liability?
Strict liability comes into play in product liability cases. It is a doctrine that allows individuals injured by a product to seek compensation without showing specific manufacturing or other neglect. Strict liability is easier to prove than traditional liability, but it does have some requirements. To make a strict liability...
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2015
Another Company Recalls Car Seat For Children
Car seats have become complex products over the past few decades. Parents can spend hours figuring out how to install a car seat, and the process has become so technical that individuals are now being certified to inspect seat installations and teach parents how to use car seats correctly. Even...
Read MoreAugust 07, 2015
When Can A Product Liability Lawsuit Be Filed?
All states have timelines on when a lawsuit can be filed against someone for injuries related to product liability. The timelines are based on when an injury is discovered or when it occurred. New Jersey is one of the states that bases the timeline for filing on when the injury...
Read MoreJune 11, 2015
Risks Of Defective Appliances
Every day, New Jersey residents, and those across the country, rely on a variety of small and large appliances to make life easier. Modern conveniences have dramatically increased our quality of life in recent years, but it is all too easy to forget that these electronic devices can turn dangerous...
Read MoreApril 21, 2015
What Are Some Product Liability Defenses And Guidelines?
New Jersey law provides an opportunity for an individual or family who suffered injuries because of a defective or dangerous product to recover damages against the manufacturer or supplier. These claims can be based on, among other things, harmful drugs, unsafe vehicles and items made dangerous by design flaws or...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2015
Dangerous Product Leads To Serious Side Effects And Lawsuit
Consumers are responsible for reading labels and understanding all about what foods and beverages they are ingesting. But what if something dangerous is included in a product, and the negligent manufacturer doesn’t put a warning about the risks on the label or packaging? In New Jersey, that would likely be...
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2015
Understanding Products Liability In New Jersey
Consumers are entitled to safety in their homes, cars, workplaces and recreational areas unless warned otherwise. They should be able to trust the medicines they take, the food they eat and the products they use will not cause harm other than what is clearly suggested as possible. When something does...
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2015
Apple Recall Illustrates Product Liability Delay Dangers
A recent news story is an unfortunate follow-up to our post about product recalls. It involves food – one of the most difficult situations to deal with thanks to the worldwide supply of present day. New Jersey supermarkets provide countless items grown and shipped from across the country and around...
Read MoreJanuary 02, 2015
Dangerous Products – Is The Recall Too Little, Too Late?
There are agencies and procedures in place to safeguard the public through information and recalls. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, for example, recalls products every year that fit the criteria of posing an unreasonable risk. The Commission reports deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents total about $1...
Read MoreNovember 25, 2014
Home And Car Accidents: Others May Disregard Your Child’s Risk
Most moms and dads are careful drivers, especially when their children are riding in the car, too. New Jersey, as in other states, has specific safety rules and guidelines that apply to drivers and passengers. They are especially stringent regarding children. Accident injury risk, however, apparently increases when children are...
Read MoreOctober 24, 2014
What Is Product Liability?
Product liability occurs when a manufacturer or anyone in the supply chain for a product is found liable for damages that are caused by a product. According to Cornell University’s law library, plaintiffs must prove that a defect exists as part of the basis for a product liability lawsuit. A...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014
Seeking Accountability When Recalled Products Cause Injury
Thousands of products are recalled each year by manufacturers who either voluntarily recall items that may be dangers or are made to recall defective products by regulatory agencies. It can be impossible for consumers to keep up with the number of recalls, creating situations where consumers unknowingly use dangerous products....
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2014
15 More Suits Filed In New Jersey Over Contaminated Steroids
Many people had never heard of compounding pharmacies until one here in the Northeast was in the news a couple of years ago, and not in a positive way. Last November, according to a Nov. 27, 2013, article on the NBC News website, President Obama signed a law that provides...
Read MoreAugust 15, 2014
New Jersey Police Department Gets Defective Vests Refund
Manufacturers must provide safe products to consumers. Dangerous products need sufficient warnings and instructions. But what does one do if a defect in the product design, materials or manufacture causes an unsafe result? That is the question a New Jersey police department has dealt with for the past ten years....
Read MoreJuly 11, 2014
The Basics Of Product Liability Lawsuits
Some residents of Burlington, New Jersey, may have wondered if their experience with a product could make for a product liability claim or lawsuit. The case law that makes up the current environment of product liability law was created over many years and continues to change. For example, a hundred...
Read MoreMay 23, 2014
Injured New Jersey Man Sues CVS Alleging Defective Eye Drops
Consumers expect that products they purchase will be safe, reliable and do what they are supposed to do. Following directions and using them properly is a matter of personal responsibility. What happens, though, when you do everything right, but still suffer a loss of some kind from a dangerous product?...
Read MoreApril 25, 2014
Product Liability Suit Settles Before Appellate Court Decision
When a person or people suffer injuries due to dangerous products, they have a right to seek compensation for damages. New Jersey residents are likely familiar with product liability cases against drug companies. Recently, a woman sued Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation over their drug Fosamax. The jury in that...
Read MoreMarch 29, 2014
Is Design Of Train Platform To Blame For Man’s Death?
Riders on one New Jersey train experienced an unexpected delay earlier this week. The train stopped after it struck and killed a man who while standing on the train platform, leaned into the path of the oncoming train. In addition to his death several others were injured when they were...
Read MoreMarch 14, 2014
General Motors Recalls 1.6m Cars Due To Defective Ignition
Throughout the nation individuals rely upon motor vehicles as transportation. When purchasing a car, most consumers, including those who reside in New Jersey, assume that the vehicle will be free from defect. When it is not, in addition to having to deal with time-consuming repairs, one may also be placed...
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