Products Liability

Coffee and orange juice are early-morning drink staples on many breakfast tables around the country. Orange juice, in particular, is popular among adult and children. Consumers rely on producers of food and beverages to put a quality product on the shelves, and a...

GM has announced that it is now recalling over a million cars with defective ignition switches that cause airbags to fail to deploy.  So far, it has been alleged that 303 deaths are related to the defect.  This would be just another sad story where your heart goes out...

Graco, a division of Newell Rubbermaid is a leading manufacturer of children's products. The company makes everything from car seats to baby monitors. New Orleans' residents may not be aware that last week, the company announced a major recall of some of it's car...

Gasoline is a highly flammable material on its own. This fact makes it even more important to ensure that containers designed to carry gasoline are stable and free from explosive materials. When a container fails to fulfill this purpose, serious injuries can result....

  The purchase of a vehicle is an important decision. Beyond the cost, safety is a factor that is used to narrow the field. A recent recall has placed the safety of some Chevrolet owners into question.   Almost 15,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars made in 2013 are...

Products placed into the stream of commerce are expected to be safe for use. However, there are times when defects are found in some of our most trusted products. This week, an organic baby food supplier has recalled some of its most popular baby food due to a...

Toyota has been cleared in a product liability case in the state of California. The lawsuit was brought by the family of a car accident victim whose foot became wedged on the gas petal after being struck by another vehicle. The family argued that there was a defect in...

A blender is a common kitchen item found in many homes in Louisiana. Users expect that their blenders will hold up while making a variety of foods and drinks. When a blender malfunctions it can pose a serious risk of injury to the operator and anyone nearby.Users of...

Riding a bike is one of the great pleasures of life. Many adults have fond memories of learning to ride a bike as a child and continue to ride for pleasure, exercise and transportation. When a rider gets on the bike, they believe that a properly maintained bike will...

Whenever manufacturers put products into the stream of commerce, they are expected to make sure that they will be safe. The United States has a system to alert the public of the problems when that expectation is not met. Unsafe products are recalled by the Consumer...