Category Archives: Products Liability
What is strict liability in reference to products liability?
In Tennessee and elsewhere the concept of products liability is that sometimes a company may make something that at the time it is designed or built is inherently and unreasonably unsafe to its intended customers. Anyone who suffers an injury or loss from using such a product, or surviving family members of a person… Read More »
When can a seller be liable for product liability?
Products liability claims usually center on the manufacturer of an item. The theory of liability is that at some point during the design or manufacture of the product it becomes unreasonably dangerous to people who use it in the way that it was meant to be used. Thus, for example, a car with a… Read More »
A dangerous product does not care if you act reasonably
When it comes to identifying negligent behavior, Tennessee tort law refers to the idea of the “reasonable person.” Even though this individual is something of a myth — he or she is not a real person, just a model of behavior — most of us try to emulate his or her conduct as we… Read More »
Strict liability in products liability claims explained
The concept underlying products liability in Tennessee and elsewhere is that sometimes a company may make something that when it is designed or built is inherently unsafe to its intended customers. Anyone who suffers an injury or loss from using such a product, or surviving family members of someone who dies as a result… Read More »
Several Ford recalls in 1 week
Tennessee residents may be interested in learning more about why multiple Ford vehicles were recalled twice within the same week. Owners of the Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fiesta and Ford Fusion may be affected by a series recalls announced on April 29 and April 24. The 2014 Ford Fusion and ’14 and ’15 Lincoln MKZ… Read More »
Trek recalls nearly 1 million bicycles after rider paralyzed
Tennessee bike riders should be aware that nearly one million Trek bicycles have been recalled in the United States and Canada due to concerns the bike’s front wheel can come loose, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. One rider was left paralyzed by such an incident. The recall involves all Trek bicycle models… Read More »
Motorists affected by massive recall
Tennessee residents may be affected by a recent update to an air bag recall for Honda vehicles. On March 19, Honda announced that 105,000 vehicles would be added to the active recall after U.S. regulators determined that there may be Accords from 2001, Civics from 2004 and Pilot SUVs from 2008 that possess the… Read More »
Manufacturer settles federal Tylenol case
Tennessee residents might be interested in learning more about a recent case involving the manufacturer of a children’s Tylenol product pleading guilty for an issue involving metal particles. On March 10, a subsidiary operating under Johnson & Johnson pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges because the liquid Tylenol product was found to contain particles… Read More »
Scope linked to “superbug” outbreak not cleared by FDA
In an incident that could be of interest to Tennessee residents, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that the manufacturer of a medical instrument linked to an infectious “superbug” outbreak in California did not have clearance from the federal agency to sell the device. The instrument, a redesigned version of a specialized endoscope… Read More »
Increased instances of large awards for product liability in 2014
Tennessee residents may remember that there were numerous vehicle-related product recalls in 2014. However, they may not realize that the year was also notable because of several high-value verdicts in product-related cases. The implications for the auto industry could be particularly serious from a financial perspective. One of the most significant verdicts involved an… Read More »
