Product Liability

Statute of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Ohio?

What is a Statute of Limitations? Most people have heard the phrase "statute of limitations," but what does it really mean? In legal terms, statutes of limitations set limits on the length of time available to take legal action. The time limits vary depending on the state and the type of case. For personal...

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Baby Walkers: Not Worth the Safety Risk

Did you know that the sale of baby walkers is banned in Canada? If the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gets its way, the same will be true in the United States. Why would the AAP want to ban something as seemingly run-of-the-mill as a baby walker? The answer is simple—baby walkers are dangerous. Baby...

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Recent Recalls and Withdrawals from the FDA

The list below provides information on food, drug and product recalls from November 1 - 11. Food and Drug Recalls Product Recall Information Tanimura & Antle Inc. Romaine Lettuce Tanimura & Antle Inc. Possible contamination with E. coli Those with questions or concerns can call the Tanimura & Antle Consumer Hotline at 877-827-7388, Monday...

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Product Safety: October 27

The latest American Association for Justice News Brief covers important product safety news. Marijuana Carries Many Health Risks Similar to Tobacco New York Times - Research suggests that smoking marijuana carries many of the same cardiovascular health hazards as smoking tobacco. “Many people think that they have a free pass to smoke marijuana,” Dr....

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Product Safety: October 19

The latest American Association for Justice News Brief covers important product safety news. Battery Fires in Electric Cars Automotive News - General Motors, Ford, Hyundai and BMW have had several electric car fires in the past week. Approximately 171,500 electric vehicle (EV) fires took place annually in the US over a recent three-year period,...

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Legal news roundup – May 20

Here's a roundup of some of the top legal stories from the past week. Johnson & Johnson to Stop Selling Talc Baby Powder New York Times / May 20 - Johnson & Johnson is discontinuing North American sales of its talc-based baby powder. The product once defined the company’s wholesome image and they have...

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Pass & Seymour Recalls Electrical Receptacles

On April 9, 2020, Pass & Seymour recalled commercial-grade electrical receptacles due to a burn hazard. A manufacturing error within the product could lead consumers to improperly force the plug into the receptacle, resulting in overheating and, ultimately, a burn risk. A list of recalled models is available here. The model number is printed...

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Recall alerts for Ford, IKEA, RH, Whalen, Safavieh and Home Depot

Ford, IKEA, RH, Whalen, Safavieh and Home Depot announced product recalls. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSD) issued an important recall remedy notice: Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, some of the remedies identified in recall press releases may not be available at this time. Consumers should check with recalling firms...

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Recall alert: Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles

Beverageware company Contigo announced another recall of its kids' water bottles. The issue is a detaching spout that poses a choking hazard to children. Contigo has received 427 reports of detached spouts. Twenty-seven spouts were discovered in children's mouths. The recall is for water bottles with a black spout base and black spout cover....

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Lawsuit: Juul targeted kids with online ads

[video width="600" height="350" mp4="https://www.elkandelk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/In_a_new_lawsuit_Ju-1.mp4"][/video] The Lawsuit In a new lawsuit, Juul is accused of targeting underage customers in its advertising campaigns. On February 12, the state of Massachusetts filed suit against the e-cigarette manufacturer and its former parent company – Pax Labs – claiming that the organization aimed its early advertising at children. Citing...

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