Posts tagged defective product

• Don't Die in a Chrysler

  Jon Lewis | July 31, 2009 6:27 PM | 3 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Today, it was reported on CNN.com that Honda is issuing a recall on 440,000 vehicles. According to the article, there is a potential defect in driver-side airbags in 2001-02 Honda Accords, 2001...

• Who are Trial Lawyers - Really?

  Jon Lewis | January 21, 2010 9:40 AM | 1 CommentBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Are trial lawyers really greedy, money grubbing individuals? Some maybe, but most are productive citizens who are small business owners contributing to their communities. Check out the lawyers on...

• Chrysler Bankruptcy Will Leave Product Defect Victims Empty-handed

  Jason Knowles | June 18, 2009 5:42 PM | 1 CommentGadsden, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  There is an interesting article in the June 10, 2009, issue of BusinessWeek which discusses the effect of Chrysler’s bankruptcy protection on those injured or killed by a faulty Chrysler...

• Veggie Booty Snack Recalled

  Jenny Albano | June 29, 2007 10:26 AM | 1 CommentHuntsville, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A popular snack food called Veggie Booty is being recalled due to concerns about a rare form of salmonella contamination. The FDA warned consumers not to eat the snack, manufactured by Robert's American Gourmet. All other Booty snacks, such as Pirate's Booty, Cocoa Booty, and Fruity Booty, are not included in the recall.This warning is based on 52 illness reports in 17 different states, dating...

• Transvaginal Mesh Issues

  Jon Lewis | May 17, 2012 5:36 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Many woman suffer from vaginal prolapse - a common condition where the bladder, uterus and or bowel protrudes into the vagina. This can cause symptoms such as a sensation of a vaginal lump,...

• How to Avoid the Counterfeiter while Online Shopping

  Michael Roberts | December 01, 2011 5:54 PM | 0 CommentsGadsden, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Outsmarting criminals is getting tougher as internet fraud continues to rise. It’s important to not rely only on the government or retailers to protect you from counterfeit products. With...

• Injured Employees Should Look for Third Party Liability in Work-Related Accidents

  Jason Knowles | July 01, 2009 4:36 PM | 0 CommentsGadsden, AL Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  A worker who is injured in an on-the-job accident can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits but typically, at least in Alabama, the recovery in that sort of claim is woefully...

• What have we Learned from GM and Chrysler?

  Jon Lewis | June 19, 2009 2:54 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  TEN things we have learned from GM and Chrysler: 1. There is no corporate accountability. 2. They enjoy taking the public's money. 3. Their CEO's and executives have gotten rich while they have...

• Defective Valve Stems - What You Should Know

  Gibson Vance | December 11, 2008 10:42 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Tech International, one U.S. distributor of Chinese-made valve stems, issued a massive recall of approximately 6 million “Replacement Snap-In Tire Valve Stems.” The stem has been...

• Peeemption, Bad Drugs, Devices & Products

  Greg Cusimano | June 12, 2008 8:42 PM | 0 CommentsGadsden, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

   “Giving a free get out of jail card to negligent corporations” has been used to describe Preemption.  That would give irresponsible corporations complete immunity from all lawsuits from Americans...