Category Archives: Products Liability
Defective dialysis solution leads to 1 death and 2 injuries
Dialysis clinics in Tenessee have recently been alerted to a defective solution produced by Fresenius for dialysis machines. The faulty drug appears to have already caused the death of at least one patient. These dangerous products were recalled because they had been found to be contaminated with a bacteria called Halmonas. This bacteria, which… Read More »
Failure to recall Graco car seats may lead to lawsuit
Parents who strap their kids into car seats are literally trusting the makers of these car seats with their children’s lives. How safe car seats are can be the difference between the life and death of children who are involved in vehicle accidents in Tennessee. One company has been urged to recall its car… Read More »
Woman sues Volkswagen, claims air bags failed to work properly
A female driver recently filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen, claiming that her vehicle’s air bags malfunctioned. According to the woman, the air bags deployed for seemingly no reason. This case, which occurred in a different state, understandably may cause alarm among drivers in Tennessee. The woman who filed the suit said she was operating… Read More »
Evenflo car seats recalled due to defective buckles
When a person places a baby in a car seat, he or she trusts that the seat will help to protect the little one in the event of an accident. Finding out that a child’s safety seat is actually unsafe can be upsetting for a parent in Tennessee. This is the situation that many… Read More »
Nissan recall of air bags may affect Tennessee consumers
People usually don’t head out to work with the anticipation of getting into a car accident. However, vehicle accidents often happen without notice, and having a functioning air bag can literally be the difference between life and death in a car crash. Consumers rely on vehicle companies to develop dependable air bags, but when… Read More »
Dangerous products: Could Tennessee man have been a victim?
A major car manufacturer recently issued a nationwide repair alert concerning several of its vehicle models. In a situation that could lead to the models involved being labeled dangerous products, there are possibly many families left wondering if they have suffered a loss because of a malfunction in their car. This new alert may… Read More »
10-year-old boy killed by disease from pet store rat
Some of our recent posts have focused on the hazards posed by dangerous and defective products. Every year, countless Americans are injured by products that are poorly designed or that have manufacturing defects. Product liability lawsuits are an important legal remedy in these cases. But what if the dangerous “product” you purchased happens to… Read More »
Young teenager burned when iPhone suddenly catches fire
Product safety testing is a messy job, but one that is vitally important. Manufacturers often hire testers to use, misuse and abuse their products in nearly every conceivable way in order to determine when the products are likely to break down and what happens when they do. The goal is to ensure that even… Read More »
FDA mandates higher nutrition & safety standards for baby formula
We have previously written that when it comes to protecting Americans from dangerous and defective products, the greatest scrutiny should be given to products intended for children. Whether the danger comes from an unsafe toy that poses a choking hazard or a crib that could collapse with a baby in it, these products need… Read More »
Tyson recalls chicken after seven Tennessee residents fall ill
Although it’s been days since Tyson Foods recalled nearly 34,000 pounds of mechanically separated chicken, some residents here in Tennessee might still be concerned about product safety. This is to be expected considering the fact that seven people at a state correctional facility fell ill with food poisoning after eating salmonella-contaminated chicken. While The… Read More »
