Two plaintiffs recently filed new toxic chemical lawsuits against manufacturers of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These manufacturers include 3M Company, Chemguard Inc., and more. The plaintiffs claim that the PFAS products caused water contamination and birth injuries, and seek to hold the…
Hyundai recently announced another recall of over 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. These recalls, like so many others before them, are related to engine fires and the defects that are causing them. Engine Problems Have Long Plagued Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Back in…
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…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 82,000 Global Home Imports HR Platform bed frames. The frames may collapse, posing a crush hazard that can result in severe injury or death. Bed Tech Bed Frames Recalled for Collapsing Risk…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 3,100 dining chair sets sold exclusively at Home Depot. The chair backs may detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Home Depot is offering a refund on the products. Chair Backs May…
A Kentucky couple recently filed a new firefighting foam lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. They blame firefighting foams for the husband’s diagnosis of prostate cancer. Coast Guard Firefighter Blames His Prostate Cancer on AFFFs According to the complaint,…
Automakers have recently announced significant recalls affecting Volvos and Fords. Both recalls are tied to injuries affecting drivers. Ford Fixing Explorers Again for Suspension Issue Ford issued a recall update on November 4, 2020. This recall affects about 350,000 Ford Explorer vehicles in the U.S.…
A new Cuisinart pressure cooker lawsuit was recently filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. The plaintiffs are from New Jersey and blame the pressure cooker for serious injuries they and their young child suffered. They seek in excess of $750,000 in…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced new recalls affecting Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The recalls involve, in total, about 600,000 vehicles, and were implemented because of problems that may lead to engine fires. Kia Recalls Vehicles Due to Potential Fire Hazard The…
Honda of America recently reached an $85 million multistate settlement concerning malfunctioning Takata airbags. According to a Delaware Department of Justice press release, the settlement resolves allegations that Honda failed to warn regulators and the public that the frontal airbags were dangerous and could rupture…
