Category Archives: Products Liability
Important facts about dangerous products in Tennessee
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues many recalls each year for the safety of the consumers. Thanks to this large number of recalls, many consumers experience “recall fatigue,” meaning that they simply pay no attention to any recalls any more. Most recalls originate with a consumer complaint or report of an injury caused by… Read More »
Woman awarded millions in vaginal mesh lawsuit
In a case that may be of interest to many Tennessee women, a Texas court has ordered a major medical supply corporation to pay millions to a woman found to be injured by one of its products. Boston Scientific Corp., provider of vaginal mesh used in procedures throughout the country, was ordered to pay… Read More »
Tennessee parents should be concerned about beanbag chairs
Those in Knoxville who own or are considering the purchase of beanbag chairs may want to reconsider. One brand has been recalled after two children died while playing with the chairs. The children, one 13-year-old from MkKinney, Texas, and the other a 3-year-old from Lexington, Kentucky, were able to open the zippers and climb… Read More »
Pfizer lawsuits over Lipitor could rise into thousands
Individuals in Tennessee who developed type 2 diabetes after taking the prescription drug Lipitor may have heard that a number of lawsuits have been filed against its manufacturer Pfizer. The number is so high that a federal judicial panel has decided to consolidate the lawsuits. They will be heard in Charleston, South Carolina, starting… Read More »
What are common sources/symptoms of lead poisoning in children?
Tennessee parents may be concerned about the risks to children from lead poisoning. While over the last few decades, fewer children have suffered from lead poisoning, lead continues to be a serious health threat to children. One reason that children are at greater risk from lead toxicity is that their nervous systems and brains… Read More »
Rental car companies attempted to warn GM of problems
Tennessee drivers may have heard of a large car recall involving General Motors. According to a recent report, rental car agencies noted issues with their GM vehicles for many years before the recall began, and a recent slew of document releases illustrate the rental agencies’ growing concern as the accident rate continued to rise…. Read More »
Settlement results in refunds for those who own Buckyballs
Tennessee residents who own Buckyballs or Buckycubes may want to pay attention to refund details related to the popular desk magnets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 17 that refunds are available for returned products. The entity sued the producers of the products in 2012 because of dangers posed by the unsafe… Read More »
GM’s latest recall involves 3.16 million cars
Tennessee residents may be aware that General Motors recalled over two million vehicles in February and March 2014 due to an ignition switch problem. The Detroit-based automaker announced on June 16 that it was recalling a further 3.16 million cars due to the defect. While GM says that there were no fatalities in the… Read More »
Guardrail-part manufacturer faces litigation
Tennessee residents may be shocked to learn about the possible dangers of some roadway guardrail. It has been reported that at least 20 people have died in car accidents allegedly caused by faulty ET-Plus guardrail-end terminals, and about nine wrongful death and personal injury claims have been filed against the manufacturer, Trinity Industries, which… Read More »
Pharmaceutical company to pay $650 million to settle Pradaxa suit
Tennessee residents who have been prescribed blood-thinning medications may be aware that some of these drugs have been linked with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The German pharmaceutical company that manufactures the drug Pradaxa was named in about 4,000 state and federal product liability lawsuits over the GI bleeding issue, and they announced… Read More »
