Parents’ Choice Baby Food Recalled for High Arsenic Levels Federal health officials are asking parents and caregivers to throw away Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal, a popular product sold at WalMart, due to high levels of inorganic arsenic found in routine testing. Specifically, the product being recalled is 8 oz. Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal[…] Read More
Category: Products Liability
What can Workers Do about a Job-Related Back Injury?
Workplace back injuries are more common than any other type of on-the-job injury. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 38.5 percent of the musculoskeletal workplace injuries impact the back. This is a significant threat, so you should understand how to protect yourself if you suffer a back injury at work. What Steps[…] Read More
How can I Tell if My Car is under a Recall?
Every day, people get into their cars with every reasonable expectation that their vehicle is safe to drive. Although there are many things that can compromise a car’s safety without warning, there are also ways to find out if there are specific issues of concern for a particular vehicle. If a problem with a car[…] Read More
What Should Parents Know about Recalled Infant Sleepers?
Children can bring extreme joy to the lives of their parents. And parents want nothing more than to ensure the safety of their child. Many parents will go to great lengths to make sure their children are safe. Infant sleepers are inclined sleeper chairs for babies. They appear secure and comfortable for children to nap[…] Read More
Over Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard
Dehumidifiers sold under several well-known appliance brand names are being recalled because they may catch fire. According to an advisory from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), manufacturing firm New Widetech, which built a wide variety of dehumidifiers sold under brand names Honeywell and Amana, among many other well-known household brand names, reports 107 known[…] Read More
What are the Dangers of Benzene-Contaminated Sunscreen?
When a company makes a product and sells it to consumers, it must meet certain standards. Those standards give consumers peace of mind that the product they are using will not cause them harm. Unfortunately, some products do not meet these rigorous standards and may cause consumers more harm than good. If a consumer has[…] Read More
What is Strict Products Liability?
Strict liability is a legal doctrine that holds a person or company responsible for their actions for products that cause damage, regardless of their fault or negligence. The term is often used interchangeably with products liability, but they are not the same. There are multiple types of products liability. The most common form is strict[…] Read More
What Damages can I Receive in a Products Liability Suit?
Sustaining an injury or becoming ill due to a faulty product can cause significant and long-term harm to an individual. However, laws allow victims to seek compensation from the party responsible for the defective product. A victim is entitled to sue the individual or entity to obtain compensation that will recoup any financial losses the[…] Read More
How Does the Statute of Limitations Affect a Products Liability Claim?
Those who are injured by defective products may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Anyone involved in the construction and distribution of the product may be held liable in a products liability lawsuit, including the manufacturer, the wholesaler, the distributor, and the retail store owner. However, in order to recover damages, plaintiffs must comply[…] Read More
What is a Design Defect Products Liability Claim?
Unfortunately, products that are flawed and hazardous do make their way to the consumer. A design defect is just one of three types of product defects that can incur liability. Others include: Design defects. Design defects are inherent; they exist before the product is manufactured. Although the item might function well, it can be unreasonably[…] Read More