Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Another Victory Against Johnson & Johnson
In a ruling Thursday, a Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $110 million in a lawsuit against a Virginia woman, according to Reuters. The 62-year-old claims she developed ovarian cancer in 2012, after 40 years of using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing hygiene products. She is now undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian and liver […]
South Carolina Supreme Court Allows Nisi Additur in Auto Product Liability Case
In some states, trial courts have the power to increase an inadequate jury verdict or reduce an excessive verdict. The law varies somewhat by state, but generally, the court may not change the jury’s verdict without a strong reason to do so. Details Surrounding Riley v. Ford Motor Company The South Carolina Supreme Court recently […]
Bradley v. Ameristep, Inc. – Treestand Hunting Injury Case to Proceed
As we approach deer hunting season, many hunters are preparing by setting up tree stands. These are elevated platforms – usually 10 to 30 feet – that give hunters a greater vantage point and make it tougher for deer to pick up on human scent. But these stands are known to be dangerous. In 2010, […]
Firework Injury May be Caused by Negligence, Defect
The Fourth of July is closely associated with celebratory explosions, also known as fireworks. Generally, those attending large-scale, public displays are safe from injury. However, when individuals purchase these devices, there is a higher potential for danger. There is the possibility of misuse and failure to follow safety procedures. But beyond that, there is the risk […]
Crash, Injury Risk Prompt Bicycle Recalls
Florida is the leading state for bicycle injuries and fatalities. Most of those incidents can be attributed to collisions with motor vehicles. But in some cases, injured cyclists should not overlook the possibility that defective design or manufacturing of the bicycle itself may be partially or solely to blame. Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission […]
Coba v. Tricam Indus., Inc. – Florida Supreme Court Weighs Defective Ladder Case
Falls are a leading cause of death, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly half of those fatal falls occur from ladders. Such was the case for a man whose family later sued the ladder manufacturer for designing a defective product. The case, Coba v. Tricam Indus., Inc., asserted strict […]
Colombo v. BRP US, Inc. – Jet Thrust Injury on Personal Watercraft
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reports there are approximately 111,000 registered personal watercraft in the state of Florida. In 2013, these recreational water vehicles, which include Jet Skis, Sea-Doos, and Waverunners, were involved in 137 accidents, with Miami-Dade reporting more than any other county. These accidents resulted in 125 injuries and 10 deaths. While most […]
Vaginal Mesh Litigation Continues Amid Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, Settlements
Injuries resulting from transvaginal mesh implants are not only painful but have proven life-altering. Since the products were first released on the market several years ago for treatment of pelvic prolapse and other conditions, tens of thousands of women have filed lawsuits alleging major complications. Many patients had to undergo revision surgery – sometimes numerous […]
Kenser v. Premium Nail Concepts – New Trial in Nail Product Poisoning Case
The Montana Supreme Court recently granted a new trial in a product liability claim stemming from an injury suffered by a nail salon operator, allegedly from the use of a liquid acrylic nail mix. A jury had already weighed the plaintiff’s claims for defective manufacturing, failure to warn, and defective design in Kenser v. Premium Nail […]
FDA: Some Tattoo Ink Kits Pose Serious Infection Risk
No longer simply for sailors or bikers, tattoos have gained enormous popularity in recent years. More than one out of every four adults sports some type of permanent ink on their bodies. This has resulted not only in widespread acceptance but also in the belief that the process is safe. However, there are many risks […]
