Category: Product Liability

A large portion of U.S. farmers’ income is dependent on international exports of their crops. For instance, 40 percent of the corn grown by U.S. farmers is exported. So when a company introduced genetically modified (GMO) seed into the U.S….

When you think of defective products, you probably think of faulty medical devices, dangerous medications or even the recent rash of car recalls. But toys can also be dangerous and defective, putting children in peril. While there are laws and…

Car recalls have been in the news a lot lately. But no recall could potentially be as big as the problem with Takata air bags, which can explode, sending shards of metal into the passengers the devices are supposed to…

You’ve seen the commercials on TV – a new drug will help treat a certain medical condition followed by a listing of the many possible side effects. One of the newest blood thinners on the market, Xarelto, is being touted…

Although a tire may have plenty of tread, it’s important to check the tire’s age to make sure it is safe. Compounds within the tire itself deteriorate over time, and undetectable cracks inside the tire can cause the steel belts…

At least 13 people have been killed because of defective ignition switches in General Motors cars that are the subject of a massive recall. The automaker initially recalled 780,000 compact cars in February and has expanded the recall twice since…

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…