When a defect helps cause a crash, a fire, or worse injuries during a collision, the case may go far beyond ordinary driver negligence. In Chicago, that can lead to a manufacturing defect claim against the companies responsible for putting an unsafe vehicle on the road. Kia Vehicle Safety Recalls and Manufacturing Defects Over the …
August 2021 Product Recalls
In the United States, products are recalled when a large quantity of the units produced are deemed unsafe for consumers. Recalls can be issued by the manufacturer of the product or by the government. Once a product is recalled, the government or manufacturer will advise those who purchased the product on what steps they should …
Court Upholds Denial of Motion to Quash Service
Dangerous and defective products lead to some of the most serious injuries, often leaving a victim with life-long impacts and disabilities. In our increasingly globalized world, many of the products that we use on a daily basis come from foreign companies and manufacturers. As the following case demonstrates, bringing a product liability or negligence claim …
Jury Awards $20 Million Verdict in Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit
Medical products are intended to make our lives better, to address illnesses and physical conditions, and to help medical professionals render the best medical care that they can provide. And while many medical devices are successful in helping to facilitate these goals, there are a number of devices that end up doing more harm than …
Keurig Coffee Maker Spontaneously Catches Fire
There are many appliances that provide convenience and luxury in our modern lives. For those of us who have to have our morning cup of coffee, single-cup coffee makers like the Keurig coffee machine provide an excellent aid. What many consumers fail to realize, however, is that these appliances and many others, such as washing …