Blog: Product Liability - Page 2

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 …

In recent months, there have been some troubling developments with regards to various breathing machines made by Philips Respironics. Numerous users have come forward after being diagnosed with lung damage and even cancer after using Philips machines, and the cause can be traced back to a noise-canceling polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam that seeps into the …

No matter where you go in the U.S. and around the world, restaurants are a social and cultural staple in the communities in which they are located. Food is universal, and spending time with friends and family at a new restaurant or the old favorite can be a great way to bring people together. Unfortunately, …

When we feel pain or discomfort, we take medicine in order to alleviate that pain, not to exacerbate it. However, when a drug’s risks outweigh its benefits, the results can be catastrophic and wide-reaching. We as consumers are essentially forced to trust that the manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies who supply our medications have fully tested …

For the most part, when we buy products–especially health and cosmetic-related products–we debate factors like quality, price, and quantity. Safety and potential harm is not usually a consideration, nor should it be. While there are substantial processes and agencies in place that seek to mitigate harmful goods, some inevitably slip through the cracks. Unfortunately, talcum …

Now more than ever, people are staying home to cook and try new recipes, especially with the advent of grocery and meal subscription delivery services. As a result of this artisanal culinary trend, manufacturers have increased their production of household appliances. Unfortunately, as is the case with most production surges, the quality control suffers, which …

Defibrillators are probably the most well-known life-saving device. Most of us have seen scenes from popular movies or TV shows in which EMTs or other medical professionals rub the paddles together and yell “CLEAR!” before attempting to revive the ailing patient.  Over the years, the defibrillator’s technology has been improved and compacted to such a …