Defective & Dangerous Products

• Pet Food Recall May Prompt Property Damage Lawsuits

  M. Brandon Smith | March 16, 2007 9:38 PM | 14 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Menu Foods', one of the nation's largest manufacturers of dog and cat food, has issued a nationwide recall on its "cuts and gravy" style pet food after being linked to kidney failure in many animals. The pet food recall, which is estimated to include more than 60 million containers, was distributed to Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, and other similar stores on Friday after more than 10 pets died from...

• Voluntary Recall Of Zelnorm Issued After Prompt By FDA

  M. Brandon Smith | March 31, 2007 11:02 PM | 4 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  The sale of Zelnorm, (tegaserod maleate) approved in 2002 for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, has recently been suspended by its manufacturer, Novartis, after the drug has been linked to a significant number of cardiovascular risks. This decision was made after the United State Food and Drug Administration found the drug can lead to increased occurrences of heart attack,...

• Pet Food Recall Class Action Lawsuit Planned?

  M. Brandon Smith | March 19, 2007 1:27 PM | 3 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  The law firm of Childers, Buck, & Schlueter, LLP (Atlanta, Georgia), is currently investigating property damage claims relating to the recent Menu Foods, Inc., pet food recall which has lead to the serious injury and/or death of hundreds of dogs and cats all over the nation. Based on the numerous comments to our previous posting concerning the pet food recall, many owners are now becoming aware...

• Yamaha Motor Corp. Experiencing Troubles with Model Rhino Vehicles

  Jessica Smagacz | April 01, 2009 2:10 AM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said yesterday that Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. of Cypress, California announced a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450,...

• Defense Verdict In Madison County Vioxx Trial

  M. Brandon Smith | March 27, 2007 9:57 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  In the latest Vioxx trial, a Madison County jury found in favor of Merck & Co. after deliberating for more than 6 hours over the course of two days. The jury members rejected Patty Schwaller widower's claim that Merck & Co. was to blame for his wife's sudden death linked to cardiovascular side effects. In siding with Merck, the jury concluded that Vioxx was not a "proximate cause" in the death...

• Dodge Durango Design Defect Could Lead To Fire Hazard

  M. Brandon Smith | March 18, 2007 8:26 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  Do you own a Dodge Durango? If so you ought to be aware of a potential fire hazard that can exist in a number of the vehicles relating to the wiring mechanism associated with their manufacture. This investigation involves a woman who owned a Dodge Durango that caught fire and completely destroyed the entire the vehicle without warning or other ascertainable cause. Dodge recently recalled a...

• First Peanut Butter Lawsuit Filed

  M. Brandon Smith | February 17, 2007 2:36 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  The first of what is expected to be many peanut butter lawsuits was filed on Friday concerning the recent peanut butter salmonella outbreak by a Missouri couple. The suit names ConAgra Foods Inc. as the defendant for the gastrointestinal illnesses injuries the plaintiffs sustained after eating the manufacturer's Great Value Peanut Butter back in October. The peanut butter lawsuit on behalf of...

• What Is Salmonella And What Are Its Effects?

  M. Brandon Smith | February 16, 2007 8:56 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  With the recent salmonella outbreak concerning Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter many people are asking the question, what is salmonella and what are its adverse effects? The short answer is that salmonella is a infectious bacteria that attacks the intestines and blood stream in most humans. The most commons effects of salmonella are diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps which typical occur...

• Save That Peanut Butter Jar-It Is Evidence

  M. Brandon Smith | February 16, 2007 11:22 AM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  When pursuing a peanut butter salmonella outbreak claim it is very important to NOT throw away the jar of peanut butter and its lid despite what others are saying at this time. It will be a very important piece of evidence in the future. Keep it in a very safe place where no one will use it again and mark it with a danger sign or note. Do not however write on the jar itself. Put it in a...

• Sunscreen Manufactures Sued In A Class Action Suit

  M. Brandon Smith | April 03, 2006 1:18 PM | 1 CommentAtlanta, GA

  Five of the nation's top sunscreen manufactures have been named as defendants in a recently filed class action suit for allegedly making false and misleading claims about the effectiveness of their products. The suit claims these sunscreen producers created a false sense of security in its consumers and thereby actually caused increased dangers to them as a result.According to ABC...