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 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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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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Dangerously Defective Medical Devices [infographic]

Published on September 15, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Health Care Litigation, Infographic, Product Liability

Improperly tested and manufactured medical devices cause thousands of severe injuries and fatalities each year. Loose regulations that allow for selective reporting exacerbate the risk and put patient lives at risk. Patients who have suffered adverse events due to defective devices can pursue compensation via a Reno defective medical device lawyer. Hip Replacements From 2002 to 2013, there were 578 recalls from six manufacturers of hip replacement devices. Stryker had the most with 231, and DuPey had the second greatest number with 150. Devices manufactured by these companies [...]
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Avea ventilator under recall: May cause death [infographic]

Published on August 12, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Health Care Litigation, Infographic, Product Liability

CareFusion Avea ventilators recalled because of risk of death or serious injury A Class 1 recall has been issued for the CareFusion Avea ventilators. Class 1 recalls are the most serious recalls issued by the Food and Drug Administration, meaning that the defects may result in serious injuries or death. The recall for the ventilators is due to a defective fuse on the alarm board of the devices, which might lead to unexpected shutdowns. When a ventilator shuts down, the patient might not receive sufficient oxygen. Avea ventilators [...]
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The Duty to Warn: Product Liability

Published on June 2, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Under product liability law, manufacturers and suppliers of goods have a duty to warn consumers and users of any dangers that may be associated with the use of their products. Individuals injured by products with absent or even inadequate manufacturer warnings may be entitled to financial compensation to help recover medical expenses, lost past and future wages, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and other damages. Manufacturers have a duty to warn users when a product could be dangerous, when the hazard is known by the manufacturer (or should be [...]
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Takeda Agrees to $2.94 Billion Actos Settlement

Published on January 22, 2016, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Defective products are responsible for thousands of accidents and injuries each year in the U.S. Consumers who purchase products that are presumed to be safe sustain injuries that range from mild to severe, and even death. Defective products come from a wide variety of categories including recreational and sports equipment; electronics equipment; home maintenance and construction products; furniture and home décor; household chemicals and cleaners; children’s toys; and medical devices, supplies, and prescriptions. Injuries caused by defective products amount to millions of dollars in product liability claims every [...]
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VW Diesel Recall & Current Investigations

Published on October 25, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Article, Product Liability

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller has confirmed that the VW Diesel Recall is scheduled to begin in January 2016 in order to replace the faulty software that was installed within Volkswagen vehicles from 2009-2015. At this time, the company continues to provide few details beyond the fact that they will be unrolling some type of fix to resolve the issue. It remains to be seen whether this will be the installation of a new computer for the vehicles, or if it will merely be a software patch that vehicle [...]
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Why isn’t Cymbalta maker telling us about the aftereffects?

Published on April 29, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Cymbalta is a much-prescribed drug whose producers have come under scrutiny for allegedly misleading the public through inadequate labeling. Plaintiffs in current cases say that the label does not sufficiently warn patients of the potential for extreme withdrawal symptoms that may occur after missing even a single dose. In broad use The FDA approved the antidepressant Cymbalta, or duloxetine, in 2004, for the treatment of major depressive disorder. In 2007, it was approved for treating general anxiety disorder, and in 2008 for use with patients suffering from fibromyalgia. [...]
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When your insurance company cuts corners on your car accident repair [infographic]

Published on March 24, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Infographic, Product Liability

When a product is found to have a defect that causes injury, people here in Nevada can file a Reno product liability claim to hold the negligent company responsible. Many people understand that this applies to defective auto parts, but they may not know that insurance companies can also be held accountable if the company encourages repair shops to use faulty parts. (article continues below infographic) A recent CNN news report states that a lawsuit has been filed against a prominent insurance company. The suit alleges that the [...]
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