Defective Products Archives

Defective products: $417M verdict against Johnson & Johnson

Posted on August 24, 2017April 20, 2023

Women in Texas and across the country are paying close attention to thousands of lawsuits that have been filed against Johnson & Johnson. While many of the lawsuits — claiming the company has been marketing dangerous and defective talcum powder products for many years — have been dismissed, juries in some cases have awarded significant […]

Did a defective product cause you harm? You have rights.

Posted on August 21, 2017July 11, 2022

When you purchase a product for your home, yourself, or another member of your family, it is with the expectation that the product is safe and will not cause harm. However, there are times that dangerous or defective products cause harm to innocent consumers, and if this happened to your family, you may be wondering […]

Defective products can cause long-term or permanent damages

Posted on June 11, 2017July 11, 2022

Many individuals in Texas and across the country have medical conditions that require the use of prescription drugs. While many of these come with a warning of side-effects, in most cases a patient may not suffer any harm. However, dangerous and/or defective products can pose a significant threat to the health of a person, such […]

Defective products in vehicles can have disastrous consequences

Posted on April 28, 2017July 11, 2022

Many individuals put a great deal of thought into the purchase of an automobile. While a person may have a partial interest in areas such as fuel efficiency and style, the safety of a vehicle is often a crucial factor in the decision-making process. Vehicles that have defective products have been the cause of countless […]

Fuel system defects cause thousands of vehicle fires each year

Posted on March 23, 2017July 11, 2022

The fuel system in a car has the potential to make that vehicle a bomb on wheels. A single spark or a drop of gasoline on a hot surface can suddenly produce a huge fire that spreads extremely quickly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were approximately 174,000 vehicle fires in 2015. These […]

Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Replacement: A Risk of Injury Or Death

Posted on March 10, 2017July 11, 2022

Numerous complaints by people who have had shoulder replacement implants have spurred the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to action. The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for the Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral. This is the most serious recall issued by FDA. It means that the device may cause serious injuries or […]

Allegations of exploding e-cigarettes are on the rise

Posted on January 18, 2017July 11, 2022

As rates of cigarette smoking continue to decline in the U.S., Americans are turning to an alternative trend: e-cigarettes. So-called “vaping” has become immensely popular, with many users claiming (with almost no medical evidence) that these products are a healthy alternative to smoking tobacco. It remains to be seen whether the vapor from e-cigarettes is […]

Are “ethnic hair care” products dangerous?

Posted on January 8, 2017April 20, 2023

Head down any aisle at the local pharmacy or beauty store, and you’ll find a range of products marketed specifically to women of color. You’ll find specialty relaxers, texturizers, shampoos, treatments, conditioners and much more, all intended for “textured” hair. This seems like a good thing, right? After all, African-American women spend $7.5 billion every […]

Team uncovers explanation for combusting Samsung phones

Posted on December 20, 2016July 11, 2022

When you buy a product from a reputable manufacturer, you have a reasonable expectation that they put the product through extensive testing to ensure it is safe. Most of the time, this happens just fine and we enjoy our goods without worrying about safety. However, there are times when manufacturers either deliberately cut corners or […]

A Bumper Crop Of Vehicle Recalls In October 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016July 11, 2022

Every month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components. For October 2016, there were 95 new recalls on the list. This is an important service that contributes to safety on America’s freeways, highways and streets. Some of the most significant recall notices that appear […]