Product Liability

July 24, 2012

Dangerous Levels of Lead Found in Jewelry Sold by CA Retailers

Over 12 businesses in California have been accused of selling costume jewelry with a high lead content. Some of the jewelry, marketed to both children and adults, had over 1,000 times California’s legal limit for lead. The state is cracking down on its enforcement of the lead content in various products. Additionally, 16 companies are [...]
September 2, 2009

Yamaha Rhino Rollover Injuries & Deaths

Yamaha’s Rhino UTV–Unstable Design or Unsafe for Consumers? September 2, 2009 — Since its introduction in 2003, Yamaha’s Rhino UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) was an instant hit amongst the ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) crowd, selling more than 150,000 units. With side by side seating, a small utility bed and the ability to be loaded into the [...]
June 19, 2009

New Chrysler Fails to Protect Consumers

Chrysler Bailout, Bankruptcy and Sale – The Aftermath: Effect on Those Injured by Defective Products and Asbestos-Containing Brakes June 19, 2009 — After a flurry of legal activity in the Chrysler bankruptcy to try and halt the sale of Chrysler to Fiat SpA, Chrysler was sold to Fiat on June 10th creating a “new” Chrysler [...]