Category Archives: Products Liability
Jule’s Foods Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
As the weather heats up, New Jersey residents will be outdoors more attending barbecues and picnics. It’s important to be aware of safe food handling procedures in order to prevent product liability issues. However, foods can sometimes be contaminated before they even leave the grocery store. They can sometimes have salmonella and other bacteria…. Read More »
New Jersey MacBook Owners May Be Eligible To File Defective Product Lawsuit
When you think of defective products, vehicles, medical devices, appliances and child toys are probably the ones that come to mind. However, electronic devices can also be defective. While they may not cause death or even serious injuries, they can cause a lot of frustration, especially for consumers who have to use them often,… Read More »
Subaru Sued In New Jersey Court Over Battery Issues
We expect that the vehicles we buy will be relatively safe, considering that we pay a lot of money for them. It can be disheartening to pay $30,000, $40,000 or even $50,000 or more for a safe vehicle, only for it to have a sudden battery issue that can cause a driver to get… Read More »
Product Liability Issues in Packaging
Consumers expect that the products they buy will be safe and packaged properly. While most products are safe for use, sometimes the problem is with the packaging. Packaging may not seem like a huge issue, but poor packaging can actually be a product liability issue. Some instances of poor packaging have led to burns,… Read More »
Most Dangerous Toys of 2020
We rely on the products we buy to be safe, whether they are appliances, cars, food, furniture or toys. However, sometimes the items we buy are not as safe as they should be. They may be designed or manufactured with a defect that can cause injuries to consumers. These defective products can apply to… Read More »
Mushrooms Cause Salmonella Outbreak in 12 States
As consumers, we tend to automatically assume that the food we buy in stores is safe for human consumption. While this is true for the most part, sometimes food can carry bacteria, which can cause serious illnesses in humans. A mushroom is causing panic in 12 states, making 55 people ill so far and… Read More »
Are You Eligible to File a Zantac Product Liability Lawsuit?
The Food and Drug Administered required all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine medications, including Zantac, to be withdrawn from the market over cancer concerns. The recall was enacted on April 1, 2020. If you have taken Zantac or other ranitidine drugs and was diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to file a product liability… Read More »
Legal Theories to Bring a Product Liability Claim in New Jersey
Under New Jersey’s product liability law, you can hold one or more negligent parties liable for the damages caused by a defective product. However, negligence is not the only legal theory for product liability claims. If you get injured by a defective or inherently dangerous product, you can pursue a product liability claim to… Read More »
