The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 7,850 Goal Zero EC8 power cables due to a fire hazard. These cables are used to connect Yeti power stations to either Yeti tank or vehicle batteries. Use Caution with Goal Zero…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently warned consumers to stop using Maxtrade Coolster Youth ATVs due to a crash hazard. These ATVs do not meet the CPSC’s mandatory safety standards. Maxtrade has halted all sales of these vehicles. Maxtrade Coolster Youth ATVs Can…
A Louisiana plaintiff recently filed a new Ninja Foodie pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. She claims that when she used the Ninja Foodie pressure cooker, she suffered serious burn injuries. She seeks compensatory damages to reimburse…
If you have a Greenworks or Powerworks pressure washer, check the model number on it. Hongkong Sun Rise Trading recently recalled over one million of these washers because of a risk of injuries, including broken bones. Spray Gun Connector Can Break, Posing an Impact Hazard…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 636 children 12 years old and younger died in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 97,000 were injured. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that automobile crashes cause 1 of every…
Three automakers recently initiated recalls on hundreds of thousands of vehicles because of potential safety hazards. If you have any of these vehicles, be sure to check your model numbers to see if you may need to schedule a repair. Honda Recalls About 630,000 Honda…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a Class I recall—the most serious type of recall—of 126 Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs with Balance Biosurfaces because of possible high levels of endotoxins. Using these devices could cause serious injuries or death.…
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued an important ruling allowing an offshore worker’s maritime injury case to proceed forward. The case, filed by an African American tankerman against his former employer, Cenac Towing Co., LLC, stemmed from an incident aboard a tugboat.…
A Missouri plaintiff recently filed a Paraquat lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. After using the herbicide for years, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Meanwhile, another plaintiff has filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict…
The world of online retail (and retail in general) changed in a big way with the advent of not only Amazon Prime, but also Amazon’s marketplace that sells products from third parties. Many other retailers have since jumped on the bandwagon, offering subscriptions for faster…
