products liability
Product Liability Tops Personal Injury Claims & Payouts
Remember the story about the woman who suffered third-degree burns on six percent of her skin after she dropped a scalding cup of McDonald’s coffee in her lap? The victim claimed the coffee was defective since it was too hot for consumption. She obtained a $2.86 million settlement (later reduced to $640,000). That’s just one of the [...]
Product Liability and Fourth of July Fireworks
Fireworks add a colorful and fun spark to many Fourth of July celebrations. They’re a source of joy and awe for the young and old, alike. And while many Independence Day fireworks are enjoyed without incident, every year, thousands of people are injured in fireworks accidents—some are even killed. That’s why it’s important to remember [...]
What You Need to Know About Product Liability
There’s a reason your hair dryer is labeled, “Do not use while sleeping.” It’s the same reason a popular fireplace log warns, “Caution – risk of fire,” and a baby stroller is labeled, “Remove child before folding.” It’s also the reason McDonald’s coffee cups now come with a written warning that the coffee inside is [...]
Allergan Settles Personal Injury Lawsuit for $600M
Allergan Inc., the manufacturer of the popular drug Botox, settled civil and criminal charges and will be paying over $600 million in fines relating to the off-label use causing personal injury during the period between 2000 and 2005 of their latest cosmetic wonderdrug. The Irvine, CA-based company was accused of failing to fully inform users [...]
Makers of Tylenol Nervous Over the Acetaminophen Controversy
Tuesday the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research held a joint meeting with the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee, the FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee to discuss the risks of taking acetaminophen. Studies have concluded that thousands of Americans have suffered acute liver failure [...]
E-Cigarettes: Too Good To be True?
E-cigarettes certainly sound like the magic bullet to save millions of smokers from the harmful effects of traditional cigarette smoking but critics are asking if they are causing more harm than good. The smoke-free cigarette provides smokers with all of the nicotine they need to satisfy their craving for the destructive habit but claim to [...]
Personal Injury Lawsuits First Line of Defense Against Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Litigation remains the first line of defense to prevent large pharmaceutical companies from marketing dangerous prescription drugs. Millions of people have suffered injury or death due to exposure from the unsafe ingredients in many popular prescription drugs. Consumers recently were granted further protection from the harmful side effects of dangerous pharmaceuticals when the President signed [...]
