Someone who is going about their daily business can end up abruptly harmed by an outside party. Both businesses and individuals can cause major harm to others. People choose to drive while drunk or to commit acts of violence against other people. Businesses release...
Product Liability
Toy safety: Do you know what to do during a recall?
Children have a large number of toys and activities to choose from. They can also use a number of safety devices and tools, like high chairs and car seats, to keep them secure. As a parent, you want to know that the items your children use are safe for them and won’t...
How can you keep your kids safe from recalled or unsafe products?
There are plenty of products on the market today that are unsafe. Some will be recalled in the future, and there may be some that are in your home right now that have already been recalled. It’s important to take steps to keep your children safe from these products,...
Does Roundup cause cancer?
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve probably come across at least one story of someone claiming that the weed killer Roundup caused their cancer. Roundup, along with many other commonly used weed killers, contains glyphosate. Despite the fact that...
Faulty airbag maker linked to potentially defective seat belts
Louisiana residents may be aware that the Japanese auto parts maker Takata filed for bankruptcy in 2017 following a scandal connected to faulty airbags. Millions of vehicles were recalled when it was learned that the inflators used by Takata were causing airbags to...
Alterations and product liability claims
Every year, Louisiana residents buy many new products to meet their personal and professional needs. From clothing to cooking utensils, new cars to craft supplies, consumer goods enter American households each and every day. Many of the goods that are sold to...
Amazon facing liability for defect products sold
Now, more than ever, consumers in Louisiana and elsewhere rely on on-line shopping to meet their needs. Today, it is easy to purchase anything on-line, whether it is an electronic device, bedding, home appliances, pet needs or food. While the convenience is clear, as...
Is your child at risk from unsafe consumer products?
When you buy something for your home or for personal use, you probably assume it’s safe. You trust that manufacturers adequately tested the product before releasing it to the public to ensure that innocent consumers are not at unnecessary risk for injury or illness....
Companies have options when faced with product liability lawsuits
Except for a few bad actors, companies care about their customers. They want to make a product that brings joy into the world. Unfortunately, sometimes, that endeavor to bring joy into the world back fires, and a product hurts a customer, which can become a product...
Baby powder pulled off the market
Johnson & Johnson recently announced that it ceased the sale of its talcum-based baby powder in the United States and Canada. This May 19 announcement came after the company assessed its products in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this is a milestone...