The number of recalled products has increased in the past few years, but often times notice that an item is defective never reaches the owner. It is likely that many recalled goods are still on the road or in one’s home.
As products liability attorneys and personal injury attorneys, Levin & Perconti seek to inform you as readers of any recalled products as soon as we learn of them .
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A vitamin maker is facing potential products liability lawsuits following the negative effects of its Total Body Formula. At least 197 people in a dozen states have had frightening symptoms after taking the liquid supplement of Total Body Formula. Their hair fell out in clumps and fingernails fell off. They also suffered nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and disabling joint pain.
Several batches of Total Body Formula contained hazardous amounts of the mineral selenium. In March, the FDA issued the first of three warnings, advising consumers not to use Total Body Formula in tropical orange and peach nectar flavors. Tests found that the supplement contained amounts of selenium and chromium that were seventeen times higher than recommended.
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Many people may believe that if a person gets injured on the job by a machine, they are limited to claims for worker’s compensation benefits. However, this may not be the case. In some circumstances, product liability lawsuits can also be brought by experienced personal injury attorneys against the manufacturer or someone else in the stream of commerce.
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One of the most used drugs in America, the blood thinner Heparin, opened the eyes of our nation last winter when a catastrophe illuminated severe problems regarding the fact that most ingredients in American pharmaceuticals now come from foreign sources. These sources are not closely monitored by the FDA and are not monitored by the pharmaceutical companies. Heparin used to be produced by a pharmaceutical company giant, but the company recalled its stock after the deaths from contaminated pharmaceuticals.
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Johnson & Johnson recently said that it has received a subpoena by the Justice Department in connection with its sales of bile duct stents. This subpoena was part of an investigation about potential product liability of the stents. The Justice Department is investigating whether manufacturers had been promoting the devices for unapproved uses, among them the repair of weakened blood vessels. The bile duct stents are plastic or metal tubes intended to treat obstructions to the liver.
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TASER International, Inc., an advanced electronic control devices company, announced recently that the United States District Court issued an order granting plaintiff’s motion to voluntary dismiss TASER International with prejudice from the product liability lawsuit.
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Jalapeno peppers and jalapeno pepper products may be the source of suspected salmonella outbreaks in US consumers. Previously thought to be tomatoes, it appears that jalapeno peppers from Mexico may carry salmonella bacteria. This recent update shows that US food products may be unsafe and could cause personal injuries from foodborne illness; there are no reports as of today for any products liability lawsuits involving tainted jalapeno peppers.
Car part recalls and product liability lawsuits against car manufactures are common occurrences in America. A new wave of defected car products however has come into light after a lengthy news investigation. It has been determined that many car shops and automobile dealers are selling expired car tires which make the car tires defective and prone to car tire explosions and car accidents. This is a growing problem and this negligent product selling has led many to sustain serious personal injuries from car accidents and even death. To see a full length clip about the news investigation into this negligent car tire selling trend click here.
Anyone worried about child safety consumer products here is a link for you. An investigative report has found that many children toy recalls have followed after children have suffered serious injuries and even death following playing with toys with magnets. The serious personal injuries suffered by children nationwide caused Chicago, Illinois reporters to look into the situation. Investigations have pushed congressional legislation to address safety in children’s toys. Additionally many children’s car seats and children’s cribs have been recall due to safety hazards. Product liability suits can result from the use of defective cribs and defective car seats which may put a child’s life in danger. To read several articles about these current news issues and to see videos discussing safety tips for consumers click here.
Anyone worried about child safety consumer products here is a link for you. An investigative report has found that many children toy recalls have followed after children have suffered serious injuries and even death following playing with toys with magnets. The serious personal injuries suffered by children nationwide caused Chicago, Illinois reporters to look into the situation. Investigations have pushed congressional legislation to address safety in children’s toys. Additionally many children’s car seats and children’s cribs have been recall due to safety hazards. Product liability suits can result from the use of defective cribs and defective car seats which may put a child’s life in danger. To read several articles about these current news issues and to see videos discussing safety tips for consumers click here.
A Chicago, Illinois family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a boat company. The boat company rented the deceased a boat without warning him that the local river was closed due to flooding. The wrongful death suit claims that the boat company was negligent and that as a result the boating accident could have been prevented. The boat accident resulted in an adult drowning and luckily two other boaters were saved while drowning by an onlooker. The suit also maintains that a defective product life vest was given to the deceased. The life vest was also rented from the boat company. To read the full story on this wrongful death negligence lawsuit click here.
Dangerous products and dangerous chemicals used in the fabric of Victoria’s Secret bras has lead to a wave of product liability lawsuits against the company. The manufacturer lawsuit may be granted class action lawsuit status in the upcoming days. Negligent manufacturing of the bras has caused consumers to sustain personal injuries such as rashes and other medical side effects. To learn more about the potential product liability lawsuit click here.
Mattel, Inc, a toymaker, argued to lawmakers that the company should be permitted to conduct its own certification tests, meaning that their own labs will test for product defects in their toys. Independent testing of toys was supposed to be the key in Congress’ attempt to improve the U.S. product-safety system. However, House and Senate provisions have been added to a bill that originally mandated independent testing, now allowing companies to bypass independent testing if they can get federal approval of their in-house testing laboratories. To benefit the most from the provisions are large toy manufacturers, who are more likely to have the sophisticated facilities necessary to conduct tests “equal or greater” in safety protection than independent testing. However, there is an obvious conflict of interest involved in companies testing their own products, which is what opponents point out to Congress. Both the Senate and the House will meet Wednesday to discuss product-safety measures, likely including the amendment at issue here. With the recent rash of lead tainted toys, product safety has come to the forefront, to learn more about the so called "Mattel amendment", click here.
Janine Nieman awoke one morning earlier this year to the sound of her young son, Aiden, screaming. When she went into his room she found him trapped in a gap in his crib, his body outside the crib and his head stuck inside. One of the spindles on his crib had fallen out, allowing him to get partially through the bars before getting caught. Jardine cribs like the one that Aiden got stuck in were sold at Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us and have been recalled because of the product defect. Wooden slats and spindles on 320,000 of the cribs can break which allows enough space for a child to get trapped in the resulting gap. 42 incidents of such broken slats and spindles were reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including four instances where children got trapped, two suffering cuts and bruises. To find out more information about specific cribs that have been recalled, call 800-646-4106.
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The National Toxicology Program released a draft report in April of this year that showed that BPA, found in certain plastics, may cause injuries to children and infants, specifically it has been linked to neural and behavioral effects in children and babies. In light of this new information, parents may be concerned about buying plastic cups for their children. Gail Prins, a BPA researcher from University of Illinois at Chicago, recently answered some common questions from parents regarding BPA. First, if a plastic container has BPA in it, the triangle on the bottom should contain the number 7. There is also a possibility that freezing certain plastics release dioxin, though information linking freezing to the release of toxins is relatively new. Finally, the opacity of the plastic should not be used to determine whether it has BPA in it, again, the best way to tell is to look at the number marking. There is a potential for product liability lawsuits in the future, but since manufacturers now know about the effects of BPA on children, hopefully the chemical will stop being used for children's cups and toys.
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A product recall is in place after personal injuries and property damage have been sustained by drivers of Chrystler Minivans. Car accidents have occurred where the car’s seat heaters have become so hot as to not only cause burn injuries but to also cause fires. A product liability lawsuit is in place between Chrystler and Magna the manufacturer of the seat heaters. Meanwhile injured consumers are turning to the courts to receive compensation for burn injuries and minor personal injuries they have sustained. To see the full story and check out which car models have product recalls click here.
Wednesday morning 2 Illinois Department of Transportation workers died while painting a bridge in Elgin. The workers’ truck came into contact with a power-line and by the time firefighters arrived on the scene the truck was encased in flames. Both men were so severely burned that they were pronounced dead on the scene. It is as of yet unknown what caused the truck to hit the power-line, but human error or product liability are some potential issues. Later that same day, one IDOT worked died and another was injured in a car accident on one of Chicago, Illinois’ highways. It is not clear yet whether any workers' compensation claims, personal injury lawsuits, or wrongful death lawsuits will be filed in connection with the two construction accidents.
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