The news regarding defective air bags from Takata has grown so common that it is easy for Louisiana residents to become inured to it and perhaps miss important new revelations. Air bag inflators might not have been a significant concern when people purchased their...
Products Liability
States say OxyContin maker provided insufficient warning of peril
Most people in Louisiana have heard of -- and perhaps witnessed firsthand -- the opioid drug epidemic that has raged across the Bayou State and the country as a whole. There are always many contributing factors to the proliferation of drug addiction whenever it...
After consumer injuries, protecting consumer rights
On a typical day, residents in New Orleans rely on various products to effectively get through his or her day. Automobiles, household products and other consumer goods make life easier and provide many benefits. Whether a product is designed to complete a certain task...
FDA announces product recall on contaminated sunflower seeds
When folks in New Orleans are looking for a healthy way to snack, they often turn to food products -- such as certain kinds of granola and snack bars -- made with sunflowers seeds. People choosing these foods may be avoiding some of the dangers associated with red...
Items containing asbestos can be dangerous products
People in New Orleans have no doubt heard that asbestos is a dangerous material. Much effort and money is spent to remove asbestos from older buildings. Although the likelihood of encountering asbestos today is much lower than it was years ago, the effects of asbestos...
Louisiana woman brings lawsuit for design defects
This blog recently discussed the dangers of design defects for consumers who use a variety of products each day. A Louisiana woman recently brought a lawsuit for damages associated with a roll-out cart and alleged design defects. The woman brought the claim against...
Design defects in products can cause serious injury
Orleans Parish residents should be aware that they have rights that stem from product liability law. Whenever a person is injured from a defect in a consumer item, that person may have a claim against one or more parties based on product liability law and other areas...
Implied warranties and product liability
New Orleans consumers are probably familiar with the express warranties that protect the purchasers of many consumer products. In these warranties, the manufacturer will often agree to repair or replace faulty consumer items free of charge within a designated period...
The basics of product liability for Orleans Parish consumers
Many people in Orleans Parish have probably heard that product liability law is the branch of law that deals with remedies for injuries suffered by consumers from defective or dangerous products. This blog post provides a basic overview of some key aspects of...
Nut butter recall due to salmonella
The purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to protect and promote the health of America. One of the ways this is done is by monitoring the safety of the nation's food supply. Occasionally it is necessary to recall food items that have found to be...