Product liability Archives - Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Study Shows a Link Between E-Cigarette Liquid Flavorings And Heart Damage: Can You File a Product Liability Lawsuit?

Nowadays, whenever people see clouds of smoke while walking down the street, they do not freak out thinking there is a fire. Because they know for a fact that somewhere out there is a vaper, or, in other words, a person puffing away on an e-cigarette or vaping device. The popularity of e-cigarettes and vapes […]

Friday, December 14, 2018

Are You a Purchaser of a Defective Product Who Wants to File a Product Liability Lawsuit?

If you have been injured by a defective product and would like to recover damages by filing a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer and other parties in the chain of distribution, you have come to the right place. Our product liability attorney Los Angeles is going to spill the beans on the process of […]

Monday, September 10, 2018

Can Amazon Be Held Liable For Injuries Caused By Defective Products Sold On Its Website?

Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States, accounting for a whopping 44 percent of 2017’s e-commerce sales in the nation. An ever-increasing number of people ditch shopping malls and brick and mortar stores in favor of e-commerce sites such as Amazon. It is convenient and affordable, which is why Amazon’s popularity in […]

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

NYC Lead Paint Lawsuit

Product liability can be a very serious matter. It can happen with any type of product and to anyone. You could get injured or even sick due to the product defect. You have a right to file for a lawsuit. You expect companies to offer you a duty of care. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the […]

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Signs That Your Hip Replacement Could be Defective

Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure performed daily in hospitals all over California for patients of all ages. When your hip is replaced it’s due to medical conditions that have made your body part too difficult to live with anymore. The issue with your hip could become even worse after the surgery due to […]

Friday, July 6, 2018

Injured By A Health App? Here’s Who Could Be Held Liable For Injuries Caused By Digital Health Product

As the digital health industry continues to expand at an exponential rate, and an increasing number of Americans are using health-related smartphone apps, who is going to be held responsible for the injuries caused by these apps? What does California’s product liability law have to say about the health apps? Pharmaceutical companies are cashing in […]

Saturday, June 2, 2018

How To Prove That The Product Was Defective When It Left The Manufacturer’s Possession?

If you have been injured by a defective or faulty product and are looking to recover damages, chances are you are wondering how to prove that the product was in a defective condition when it left the manufacturer’s possession. California strict product liability laws require the plaintiff (injured party) to establish three elements when filing […]

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Unethical Drugs Manufacturers Sued for Their Part in Los Angeles Opioid Problem

Los Angeles City Attorney, Mike Feuer, filed a lawsuit on Thursday, May 3, naming nine manufacturers and distributors of drugs for what is described as engaging in deliberately misleading business practices and failing to put a stop to suspicious drug sales. The suit has been filed to hold these 9 firms accountable for their part […]

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The Most Dangerous Household Products That Can Leave You Injured (And Entitle You to Product Liability Compensation)

Stubbed toes and paper cuts are not the only injuries that can be caused by everyday household products in your home. Here is the scary part: unsafe household products seem to be everywhere if you look at this list of the most dangerous household products in the U.S. Most of us tend to believe that […]

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

3 Things You Misunderstood About California Product Liability Laws

Every week or so, we hear about product recalls or stories of people across the United States getting injured as a result of using defectives products. And the bizarre thing is that most of these products can be commonly found in our houses or on the shelves of grocery stores. So most of us cannot […]

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Bus Manufacturer Product Liability Claim after Cyclist’s Death

In the first ruling of its kind, a Nevada state court has determined that the faulty aerodynamic design of a bus contributed to the death of a cyclist. The product liability suit, which has been ongoing for over a month, related to the death of a surgeon who was dragged underneath a bus he was […]

Monday, March 19, 2018

Roundup Is Killing More Than Weeds In Product Liability Suit

For decades, scientists and other researchers have contended Roundup, an above-average weed killer designed to destroy weeds on contact contains chemicals that may cause cancer. However, the lawsuit against Monsanto, which produces the weed killing product, could be dealt an unforeseen blow if other judges contend that expert testimony is ‘shaky’ just as the current […]

Monday, March 12, 2018

Xarelto Product Liability Lawsuits to Be Heard Separately

In what appears to be a landmark ruling in multidistrict litigation, a New Orleans judge has ruled that approximately 18,000 product liability lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the drug, Xarelto, are to be heard in separate jury trials in their original courts. The legal teams behind the lawsuits are prepared to take them to […]

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Makers of Blinds Sued after 3-Year-Old Dies

Following the tragic death of their 3-year-old daughter in 2016, former Brigham Young University football coach, Reno Mahe, and his wife have filed a lawsuit against various companies involved in the manufacture of window blinds. Elsie Mahe died by strangulation when she became caught in the cords of a window blind, an accident the Mahes […]

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Not Even a Month into the Year and There Are Many Dangerous Product Recalls Already

Although we’re not yet a month into 2018, a number of potentially dangerous products have already been recalled by retailers and manufacturers. When a product is defective, potentially causing injury to users, the manufacturer will tend to recall the full batch to avoid both the risk and the resulting lawsuits. There are three categories of […]

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Defective Washing Machines: Can You Get Compensation?

Samsung phones are not the only things that explode in 2017. Defective washing machines, particularly those manufactured by Samsung between March 2011 and April 2016, may explode in your home and leave you or your loved ones injured. But not only Samsung washing machines can be defective. Although clothes dryers still lead the pack in […]

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Power Tool Gone Wrong: How to Determine Product Liability

Millions of people in the U.S. have to use power tools as part of their job or simply to repair things around the house. Power tools, which include saws, rotary saws, drills and power wrenches, usually involve rotating parts that can be extremely dangerous even if handled by the most experienced and cautious user. If […]

Friday, September 1, 2017

Los Angeles Hospital Sued for Negligence and Premises Liability

At some point or another, you have visited a hospital either for a loved one or yourself. You assume that it will be a safe environment and you do not have to worry about any life altering accidents. It is a hospital after all. That was not the case in a Los Angeles hospital recently […]

Friday, August 18, 2017

Exploding Washers Turn Into Never Ending Cycles

Samsung had a rough 2016, but it seems their problems are still not over. They had to recall several washers that were reported to be exploding. The company had to recall 2.8 million machines due to a design defect. The machines were supposedly fixed by the company but many customers are now finding even more […]

Friday, February 10, 2017

Understanding The Reasons Vehicles Get Recalled

When it comes automobiles, there are a number of parts that, if found to be defective, can cause it to be recalled. Among the many reasons one may be ordered, it could be for anything from floor mats to an improperly performing airbag to something more mechanical in nature such as a bad engine part. […]

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