Defective & Dangerous Products

• Dangerous ATVs

  Sach Oliver | October 23, 2009 12:34 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR

  Unsafe ATVs ATV’s are useful tools. Whether you are a farmer, hunter, or trail rider, these vehicles can make your recreation or work more enjoyable. However, these vehicles can sometimes...

• New Roof Crush Tests: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

  Frank Bailey | December 16, 2008 4:06 PM | 5 CommentsMountain Home, AR

  Beginning in 1970, the auto industry fought efforts by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to issue a dynamic roof crush standard that protects occupants in rollover crashes....

• Salmonella Tainted Peanut Butter and Trial Lawyers

  Paul Ford | January 29, 2009 3:36 PM | 1 CommentJonesboro, AR

  The New York Times published an interesting article today about the Peanut Butter plant in Georgia responsible for the salmonella outbreak resulting in hundreds of people being sick and 7 deaths. No...

• Protect Yourself as A Consumer

  Sach Oliver | September 09, 2009 8:44 AM | 2 CommentsBentonville , AR

  Protect Yourself as A Consumer Many times we go to the local supermarket and do not think twice about the food that we grab. This is usually not a problem. Even if we happen to grab a...

• Holiday Season Safety Tips

  Sach Oliver | November 29, 2008 2:50 PM | 0 CommentsBentonville , AR

  As the holidays approach, everyone needs to be aware and proactive in eliminating dangerous holiday lights and decorations that could lead to fires or injuries. Each year, around 1,300 people are...

• Wal-Mart Pulls Pet Treats From Shelves

  Jenny Albano | August 21, 2007 11:28 PM | 0 CommentsLittle Rock, AR

  Wal-Mart recently pulled certain dog treats from their shelves with out publicly announcing their decision. The treats were removed because some customers complained that there dogs became ill after eating the product. The company removed Chicken Jerky Strips from Import-Pingyang Pet Product Co. and Chicken Jerky from Shanghai Bestro Trading on July 26, but so far there has not been a recall...

• Does Prempro Cause Breast Cancer

  Frank Bailey | November 07, 2007 9:53 AM | 0 CommentsLittle Rock, AR

  A Reno, Nevada jury fixed damages for three women who took Prempro and Premarin at $35 million in compensatory damages. The jury also assessed $99 million in punitive damages against the manufacturer of the drugs. The Plaintiffs asserted that they contracted breast cancer from taking the artificial hormones and the jury agreed. Company documents indicated that the company knew there was a risk...

• Nautilus Exercise Units Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | August 15, 2009 11:24 AM | 0 CommentsEl Dorado , AR

  Nautilus Inc., announced a voluntary recall of 400 Nautilus F3 Chin Dip Stationary Exercise Units because the footpads can break, posing a fall hazard to users. The recalled products were...

• Is The Federal Government Supporting Negligent Corporations?

  Frank Bailey | May 14, 2008 5:58 PM | 1 CommentJonesboro, AR

  The Bush administration’s effort to limit consumer’s access to courts and protect negligent corporations has reached new heights. It is rewriting the bureaucratic rulebook. Jon Haber, AAJ’s chief...

• Is the Tanning Booth a Cancer Trap?

  Ryan Scott | October 03, 2008 1:42 PM | 1 CommentBentonville , AR

  Is there such a thing as a safe tan? According to a joint British and American research team, the answer is a resounding “No”. They said in their review of published studies that tans...