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Product Liability Cases Can Extend Beyond the Product Manufactured by the Defendant

When an individual suffers injury due to the use of a defective product, common legal practice involves naming virtually any party who may have some degree of liability. But in some cases, the manufacturer of a dangerous or toxic substance...

Potential Complexity of Certifying a Class in a Class Action Suit

A case dating back to 2005 - the time when a consumer purchased a Whirlpool front-loading washing machine and subsequently experienced pervasive mold issues - continues to undergo legal challenges by Whirlpool. The 2005 purchaser turned out to be one...

Air Force Base Accident Near Tampa Kills Staff Sergeant

News stories about members of the military being killed flood media outlets, and every one is a tragic loss. But sometimes the most painful stories tell us about military staff being killed in a fatal accident here in the U.S. An Air...

Chinese Drywall in Your Home

Chinese drywall used in many homes in Florida as well as other states is tainted and may be making homeowners sick. The drywall emits noxious gases such as carbon disulfide, carbonyl sulfide and hydrogen sulfide. The smell the wallboard gives...

When Drugs for Children Such as Children’s Motrin Turn Lethal

The last thing that a parent thinks about when a child develops a fever is that the medication administered to comfort the child and reduce the fever can cause harm. Unfortunately, the extremely popular Children's Motrin may be linked to...

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....