Category: Product Liability

C.R. Bard Inc., a medical device manufacturer, sold vaginal mesh products made of a plastic resin that its manufacturer had cautioned should not be permanently implanted in humans, according to a Bloomberg report based on unsealed court records. Chevron Phillips Chemical…

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…

Perhaps, you’ve been wondering about the deep cough or chest pain that always greets you in the morning. Or maybe, you have trouble breathing when you break even the slightest sweat later in the day. What’s more confusing and troublesome,…

When you have a serious illness, you rely on your doctor to provide you with safe and effective medication. Unfortunately, not all medical products are created with the needs of the consumer in mind. Sometimes even doctors are misled about…

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…