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Dog Owners in Eight States Pursue Lawsuits Related to Alleged Dog Treat Contamination

In spite of numerous complaints by pet owners who contend that certain dog treats containing imported chicken from China sickened or killed their dogs, manufacturer Nestle Purina alleges the products to be safe and refuses to issue a voluntary recall....

Bumbo Baby Seat Recalled for the Second Time

At first glance, the Bumbo Baby Seat seems ideal for securely propping up an infant in a sitting position. The molded foam device is brightly colored and compact, with rounded corners and a pleasing design. Plus, babies like them. The...

Class Action Lawsuits Can Make a Difference

Any time an individual brings a lawsuit against a corporation after being seriously injured because of a defective product or negligent behavior, it is a David-and-Goliath situation. Large corporations always have more resources. However, when a hundred or more people...

Fatal Fall Down Elevator Shaft at Tampa Airport

Attention is being drawn to yet another elevator accident, this time occurring inside the Tampa International Airport. The fatal accident consisted of a man entering an elevator, only to find that the elevator was actually stuck on a lower floor. He fell...

Chinese Drywall Class Action Suit Results in Substantial Settlement

The hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 account for an unprecedented increase in the construction of new homes between 2006 and 2007 in 43 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa and Puerto Rico. Since that time, the Consumer Products Safety...

Federal Pharmaceutical Regulations and Conflicting State Product Liability Lawsuits

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes strict requirements on drug labeling in an effort to ensure patients clearly understand the risks of using a given drug. In fact, the FDA must approve the content of product labels as part...