The modern world is replete with conveniences. For example, no longer do New Orleans residents have to wash their clothing by hand - they simply have to throw their shirts and pants into a washing machine with some soap and push a button to have their apparel scrubbed...
Products Liability
The role of warnings in a products liability case
Many of the products that Louisiana residents purchase may clearly display the dangers they pose to the consumers who plan to use them. For example, a power saw may display its sharp blade as a cutting danger to those who may encounter it. Potentially dangerous...
Defective car parts cause serious accidents and injuries
In the last few years, millions of Americans were affected by the recall of their vehicles due to defective airbags. The source of the defective car parts was a single product manufacturer, and the bad airbags ended up inside vehicles made by nearly 20 different...
Dangerous products can be on the shelves of supermarkets
Though differences in lifestyle will dictate what individuals prefer, all people have the same basic requirements to survive: food, shelter and access to basic services. When it comes to food though, a New Orleans resident may choose from a variety of products, both...
Nearly 30,000 strollers are affected by a product recall
In the wake of the holiday season, many parents in Louisiana may take the opportunity to go for walks with their children. They put their child in a stroller and head out. Some disturbing news involving a product recall may prompt people to check the label on their...
Keep an eye out for faulty products this holiday season
With the holidays just around the corner, Louisiana residents will be exchanging gifts with family, friends and loved ones. During this time, Americans may notice an increase in reports highlighting certain products that may be harmful or hazardous to users. It is...
Tests indicate rate of Takata air bag product malfunction
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...
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...

