Products Liability

From time to time, this blog features product recalls that may affect citizens of Louisiana. This firm sounds the alarm on these products as a public service to our community. This week, no product is highlighted. Instead, an overview of the legal theory behind...

Smoke detectors are an essential tool used to keep us safe in the event of a fire. Each year consumers are reminded to test their smoke detectors and change the batteries to ensure optimal function. What if this is not enough to keep your smoke detector functioning...

Smoke detectors are an effective tool used to save lives in a fire. The blaring alarm can alert the deepest of sleepers to the fact that a fire is near. A defective fire alarm can be life threatening for those who have them installed. Edwards (ESL) and Interlogix...

Since the beginning of 2014, General Motors (GM) has recalled 30 million cars worldwide. Some may believe that the news could not get any worse for the car maker. However, just last week GM issued additional recalls on vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2015.The...

Mountain bike enthusiasts in Louisiana should pay close attention to a recent recall. GT downhill mountain bicycle owners are urged to stop using the bikes that were sold between February 2014 and June 2014. Although no injuries have been reported, use should be...

  Staying connected in a digital age requires the use of several different devices that all must be maintained at full power. As a result, multiple chargers and adaptors are utilized to ensure that New Orleans residents stay connected. One company has issued a...

After ten years of inaction on a defective ignition-switch, GM has brought high-level executives to answer for the debacle. This year has seen a massive recall for the automaker. Popular small car models, like the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Saturn Ion, have fallen...

General Motors is one of America's auto-making giants. This past week, the company gained a new distinction that they would probably like to forget. GM has been given the largest civil penalty that has ever been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety...

As residents of New Orleans may be aware, General Motors in the midst of one of the largest recalls in the company's history. Over 2.5 million cars have been recalled due to ignition-switch issues. Consumers who have been injured are now seeking relief in product...

Louisiana residents rely on numerous products to get through their daily routine. Some heavily rely on automobiles to get through their day and week. Although these are very beneficial products, vehicles could become dangerous and unsafe. When a product is improperly...