Blog: Product Liability

There have been several allegations that some insulin manufacturers are artificially inflating the price of insulin, which has contributed to the skyrocketing cost of this life-saving medication. The allegations of insulin manufacturers artificially inflating pricing have fueled calls for increased transparency in pricing, government regulation, and more competition in the insulin market. Policymakers and advocacy …

Eye drops are the typical solution for dry eyes. The saline and water solution helps relieve eye irritation. These eye drops have relieved dry eyes for years; however, they are now the subject of a mass recall alongside two other brands. There have been recent recalls of EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears, Brimonidine …

Hair relaxers, which are products that help give hair a straight appearance, contain dangerous chemicals that have been linked to serious health conditions. If you develop cancer or another illness after using hair relaxer products, you may be eligible for compensation.  An attorney at our firm can assist you with any questions or concerns. If …

A recent tragedy in Texas brought to light possible issues with Apple’s signature AirPod devices. A 12 year old boy was using the headphones when a glitch caused an Amber Alert to play at an unsafe volume level. The alert caused permanent damage to the boy’s hearing. “B.G.,” was watching Netflix at “low volume” when …

Every year, thousands upon thousands of Americans undergo all kinds of surgeries and similar procedures. The goals and processes for these procedures may vary widely, but one piece of equipment that is nearly universal is a Bair Hugger forced-air warming (FAW) system. Essentially, these warming blankets are needed to help regulate a patient’s body temperature …

Pressure cookers are popular cooking appliances that utilize heat and pressure to cook foods quickly and give them a distinct flavor and profile. That being said, heat and pressure can also be a very dangerous combination, especially if a cooker is faulty or defective. Defects can happen at multiple points along the way, including during …

As consumers, we expect the products we buy to be thoroughly inspected and tested prior to reaching retail shelves. Even though agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) do a good job of monitoring these processes, harmful and defective products still routinely get lost in the shuffle–one big example of this is household …

Whenever questions arise as to whether or not a product is defective and/or dangerous, one of the first things to consider is the consumer’s level of responsibility when using the product. For example, consumers are expected to exercise reasonable caution when using wheeled devices such as bicycles and skateboards. However, newer devices such as Onewheels …

Medical devices are designed to improve users’ quality of life, especially for those who suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes. A lot of times, these devices are meant to automatically regulate a process that used to be manually controlled. Insulin pumps are one such example, as they work by delivering small doses of insulin …