Category: Product Liability

Lawsuit Against L’Oreal: Do Chemical Hair Straighteners Cause Cancer?

Published on November 15, 2022, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

People who frequently use chemical hair straightening products and have developed cancer may want to know if chemical hair straighteners cause cancer. Various medical studies show that some hair straighteners have chemicals that expose women to higher risks of developing uterine cancer. Although a recent lawsuit against L’Oreal had put the company’s products in the spotlight, products manufactured by other cosmetic companies may raise users’ risk of developing cancer as well. A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that women who regularly used [...]
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When Safety Equipment Fails

Published on January 10, 2018, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

The increasing number of consumer products on the market with dangerous safety equipment is raising many questions among safety experts. Every year in the U.S., millions of defective products that can cause serious injury and death end up on company shelves and are purchased by trusting consumers who rely on their safety. Faulty Safety Equipment Puts Consumers at Risk Graco, a well-known manufacturer of children’s products, has recently recalled over 25,000 child car seats due to faulty restraint systems. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), [...]
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When Jet Skis & Boats Sink Your Vacation

Published on April 27, 2017, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

For jet skis and other watercraft, the manufacturer has a duty of care to ensure their vessels don’t put boaters at risk of drowning, burns, or serious injury. Boating is big business in Northern Nevada during the summer, and there are many boats cruising the waters of Lake Tahoe and other waterways that pose considerable safety hazards. When product flaws cause personal injuries, watercraft manufacturers can be held liable for manufacturing defects, design defects, and failing to warn operators and passengers how to safely operate the vehicle or [...]
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Are These Toys A Danger to your Kids? [infographic]

Published on March 22, 2017, by Matthew Sharp

Infographic, Product Liability

Every three minutes a child is treated in an emergency medical facility for a toy-related injury in the United States. Sadly, more than 251,000 serious toy-related injuries occurred in 2014 alone and a disturbing 61 children lost their lives due to accidents with toys between 2010 and 2014. Between January 2015 and November 2016 an alarming 19 defective toys (over 800,000 products) that posed safety threats were recalled. Unfortunately, many of these and other dangerous toys continue to lurk in the homes of unsuspecting families across the nation. [...]
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What You Should Know About Medical Device Recalls

Published on January 20, 2017, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Recalls occur when a medical device is defective and/or when it creates a potential health risk to public safety. When defective medical devices are used, serious injuries, complications, and fatalities are often seen by a defective medical device lawyer Reno NV. Who Recalls Defective Medical Devices? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the safety of medical devices. In most cases, the manufacturer or distributor of a medical device voluntarily recalls the device when the device is defective and creates a potential health risk to the public. [...]
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Defective Defibrillator Batteries Could Affect Nearly 350,000

Published on December 16, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Defective batteries in certain Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) and some medical Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured by St. Jude Medical can cause these heart devices to fail prematurely and without sufficient warning. Defibrillators are surgically placed metallic implants that are designed to treat dangerous heart rhythms by delivering tiny electrical shocks to the heart in order to prevent heart failure or cardiac arrest that can lead to death. In October 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of the certain defibrillators after two deaths [...]
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Torts Fulfill Important Role in Regulating Medical Device Safety

Published on November 22, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Tort liability fulfills an important role in discouraging companies from rushing to market medical devices that are unready for wide release, thus saving lives and money. Medical devices are regulated by two systems: public administration and tort liability. Public oversight is primarily fulfilled by federal and state government agencies, like the Food and Drug Administration. The Historical Role of Torts Medicines, including devices, have been regulated since historical times through criminal and civil actions. Romans imposed quality controls for food and drink. English common law permitted individuals to [...]
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Fatality Risks and Power Failure in Pacemakers

Published on November 16, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury, Product Liability

Research indicates that up to one-third of sudden deaths in heart patients with pacemakers could be caused by device malfunctions, including power failure. In Nevada, defective product attorneys see serious complications, injuries and fatalities caused by faulty pacemakers. Pacemaker Risks Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) are used in patients who have arrhythmias and other heart problems. Devices are surgically implanted in the chest near the heart, or in the shoulder or stomach. Attached wires run from the device to the patient’s heart to keep the heartbeat at [...]
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Legalization of Marijuana Use May Lead to Product Liability Claims

Published on October 11, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Marijuana use is now legal in many states across the country, and whether used for medical or recreational purposes, it is likely product liability suits will soon follow. In fact, the first product liability claim for marijuana was filed in California in late 2015. Growth is on the Way The marijuana industry is still relatively small, but with new states like Nevada joining the list of places where the use of the substance is legal, the industry is growing at a steady pace. Marijuana product liability litigation may [...]
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Understanding the Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries [infographic]

Published on October 5, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Infographic, Product Liability

Lithium ion battery failures within airplanes, cars, and consumer electronics can have catastrophic and sometimes fatal consequences. The risks to consumers are growing as more and more manufacturers include lithium ion batteries within their product designs.When a lithium ion battery causes personal injury or property damage, a product liability attorney in Nevada can help uncover the manufacturing and design defects that led to the failure. Lithium Ion Batteries & Thermal Runaway Lithium ion batteries are designed to be lightweight and packed with more power than traditional counterparts. The [...]
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