Category: Product Liability

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published a warning that the anti-seizure medication Onfi (clobazam) may cause severe skin problems leading to permanent injury or even death. While the skin reactions are rare, the potential for serious harm is…

Transvaginal mesh is a vaginal implant designed to help women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. Many patients have experienced severe complications due to the mesh perforating nearby organs and eroding within the vaginal walls. Currently, there…

A June 24 ruling by the Supreme Court severely limits consumers’ ability to sue the manufacturers of generic drugs. In Mutual Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. v. Bartlett, the Court protects the makers of these drugs by removing liability for products that may…

Owners of sports bars and restaurants along South Carolina’s Grand Strand should take note. Investigators are putting a full-court press on the owners of a sports bar in South Florida where a deck collapsed during the NBA finals on June…

A recent product recall may leave a bad taste in your mouth. Dairy Fresh is recalling ice cream packs shipped to 10 states, including South Carolina. The ice cream distributor is conducting the voluntary recall because the product was packed…

When it comes time to settle a personal injury lawsuit, many people  feel relieved that a stressful experience is finally over. For plaintiffs who have suffered an injury or loss, a monetary settlement often makes it possible to move forward with…

South Carolina is among 29 states to receive $1 million each under the terms of  a settlement resulting from Toyota’s safety recalls. The car manufacturer was accused of failing to notify customers promptly about the safety problems in its automobiles. State attorneys…

South Carolina-based Continental Tire is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 motorcycle tires. The ContiMotion tires were often used for the rear wheels of the Honda Gold Wing 1800, considered one of the most luxurious motorcycles on the market. Reasons for the Recall…