November 20, 2018 New Law Makes Selling Defective Cars Easier Buying a used car in Pennsylvania could soon become much riskier. A bill was recently passed requiring auto dealers to notify consumers of any open recalls on used vehicles being sold. Opponents of the bill claim that, far from protecting consumers, the bill actually makes it easier for dealers to sell potentially defective vehicles. A … Read More »
September 6, 2018 Multi-Billion Dollar Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson The last time we wrote about a verdict against Johnson & Johnson it was a record-breaking $417 million one; this time a jury decided that the company is responsible for paying more than $4.5 billion dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. A jury awarded twenty-two plaintiffs this recovery after the female consumers developed ovarian cancer … Read More »
August 23, 2018 Werner Recalled Ladders The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling nearly 80,000 Werner ladders because of the severe fall risk they create for consumers. Due to a product defect, the ladders are prone to breaking when supporting weight. Ladders already pose numerous dangers for users, so it is critical that consumers identify the recalled models and immediately … Read More »
June 16, 2018 Consumer Recall: Cordless Electric Chainsaws The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for three different brands of cordless electric chainsaws due to their serious – and potentially lethal – hazards. The recalled models all have a defect that affects their brake guards, which leaves thousands of consumers in danger for serious and preventable injuries. Although no consumer … Read More »
June 14, 2018 Consumer Recall: Honeywell Hard Hats More than 82,000 construction hard hats have been recalled for failing to protect individuals from impact injuries to the head. Although the recalled hard hats are manufactured outside of the United States, Honeywell Safety Products USA Inc. imports them and is voluntarily complying with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) recall. It should come as … Read More »
May 8, 2018 Water Safety Month May is National Water Safety Month, which means it is important for everyone to start thinking about having fun – and staying safe – while they enjoy water-related activities this spring and summer. The American Red Cross (ARC), National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and other organizations have partnered to ensure that children and adults … Read More »
April 25, 2018 Accidents Involving Defective Airbags Airbags are an essential safety feature for all vehicles. In the event of an accident, they can make the difference between life and death. When airbags malfunction during a car accident, the results can be devastating. A recent string of accidents involving defective airbags has the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) worried. The NHTSA … Read More »
April 6, 2018 CPSC Sues Britax Over Dangerous Jogging Stroller The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a lawsuit against Britax Child Safety, Inc. Specifcally for their Dangerous Jogging strollers, for their refusal to recall several models of their B.O.B. Jogging Stroller that have reportedly injured close to 100 individuals. A design defect reportedly causes the front wheel of the three-wheeled jogging … Read More »
March 13, 2018 Supreme Court Issues Guardrail Ruling The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling determining that the PA Department of Transportation – more commonly known as PennDOT – is liable for defective and dangerous guardrails installed on major commuter roadways across the state. In 2015, a husband and wife lost control of their vehicle on a snow-covered and icy roadway in Beaver … Read More »
