Defective Products
Jury awards $15M in Pennsylvania products liability case
We often write posts regarding potential products liability lawsuits that could be filed as a result of a defective product inflicting injury on someone using it. This week we have information on a jury verdict recently handed down by a...
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Children’s toy that aids with walking recalled
Children's products are recalled all too often in Pittsburgh as well as throughout the nation. There are a variety of reasons these recalls occur but all have to do with the fact that the product could injure someone, most likely...
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Dodge Challengers could start on fire, even when not in use
Owners of certain cars are being warned about the possibility of a fire breaking out. These individuals are being instructed to not drive their Dodge Challengers until the fire hazard is addressed. The issue does not only appear to exist...
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Death of baby due to carrier prompts lawsuit against manufacturer
Upon having a child most parents cannot imagine doing anything that would harm the little being. Accordingly, they go out of their way to keep them safe in nearly every situation, using only products believed to be safe for babies....
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More Pontiac G6 vehicles could be recalled for brake light issue
While a popular reason for recalls of all types of products, fire issues are not the only reason a vehicle might be recalled. A car purchased by a Pittsburgh area resident could be recalled due to a variety of failed...
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Problem with the way cans were sealed prompts tuna recall
There are three main reasons that a product may be found to be defective. The first is a defect in the way the product is designed. The second in a defect in the way the product is manufactured. Last, the...
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Battery used in construction tools could overheat
There are many ways in which consumers are injured while using products in the way they were intended, each and every day. One that is fairly common where electronic or battery run devices are concerned is the risk of burns...
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Issue with axle prompts recall of some Chrysler vehicles
Drivers of certain Chrysler vehicles in the Pittsburgh area should be aware that their SUV or pickup truck could have recently been recalled. The recall is due to an issue that could cause the driver of the vehicle to lose...
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Toy scooters may have been purchased by Pennsylvania residents
Most Pittsburgh area parents would never buy their child a toy that they knew was defective and could lead to serious injury. Unfortunately, they unknowingly do this on a regular basis. When it becomes apparent that a toy or other...
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Pennsylvania users of alcohol based hand sanitizers beware
Each winter, colds and the flu seem to take over causing individuals in Butler County and beyond to suffer with a variety of symptoms including fever, chills, runny noses, coughs and sore throats. This past season stomach ailments were also...
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Engine issues prompt NHTSA investigation of certain Ford autos
Despite the fact that so many individuals in the Pittsburgh area depend on motor vehicles as transportation, with any given make and model of a car, there are many things that can go wrong. For example, in the past we...
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Man files products liability lawsuit against saw manufacturer
For some people power tools are adult toys. Whether the project entails adding a new room to a house or simply building a small bench, many individuals cannot wait to jump in, get the tools out, and start constructing. While...
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