Design Defects

Types Of Automotive Defects

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 5/22/2013

Auto accidents happen for a variety reasons, including speeding, tailgating, driver distraction and reckless driving. Yet what you might not realize is that car accidents are sometimes caused by vehicle manufacturers....more

Update: Defective Hip Implant Cases

by Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote,... on 5/17/2013

With age or a degenerative condition, many people suffer from hip pain. When less invasive treatment options fail, hip replacement or resurfacing may be suggested to alleviate pain and restore mobility....more

Johnson & Johnson Recall: Blood Glucose Meters

by The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP on 5/7/2013

In March 2013, LifeScan, a division of Johnson & Johnson, announced a voluntary recall and replacement of approximately 90,000 blood glucose meters in the United States and nearly 2 million meters worldwide. According to the...more

The Land of Nod Recalls Plush Dollies Due to Choking Hazard

by Demas Law Group on 4/30/2013

Parents who purchase toys for their infants and small children generally understand when a particular toy could present some type of risk. These toys may be sharp, they may come in pieces and they may be heavy. There are...more

The Best-Kept Secrets of the Auto Industry

by Demas Law Group on 4/23/2013

Tire tread separation has caused at least 375 deaths between 2002 and 2009, but no one seems to be talking much about the problem, especially in the auto industry. The tire separation issue has primarily affected older Ford...more

Thousands of 2012 Huffy® 20-Inch Slider Tricycles Recalled

by Demas Law Group on 4/19/2013

Parents all understand that one of the truly standard products that they purchase for their children as they grow up is a tricycle. Having one and riding one is almost a cultural rite of passage, as millions of children have...more

Well-Known Defective Product Cases

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 4/17/2013

When you purchase a product, whether it's a new car or phone, you expect that it will work properly. However, some products not only fail to function as promised, but can actually cause you harm. If you use a product in the...more

Breaking Down The Bartlett Oral Argument

by Erin M. Bosman, James W. Huston, Julie Y. Park, Joanna Simon | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/5/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral argument in the much-anticipated Mutual Pharmaceuticals v. Bartlett case, No. 12-142 (on appeal from the First Circuit Bartlett v. Mutual Pharms. Co., 678 F.3d 30 (1st Cir. 2012)). The...more

Driving on Both Sides of the Road: Supreme Court Hears Bartlett Oral Argument

by Erin M. Bosman, James W. Huston, Julie Y. Park, Joanna Simon | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/21/2013

The Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in the much-anticipated Mutual Pharmaceuticals v. Bartlett case, No. 12-142 (on appeal from the First Circuit Bartlett v. Mutual Pharms. Co., 678 F.3d 30 (1st Cir. 2012)). The...more

DePuy Owes $8.3M After First Hip Replacement Trial

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 3/14/2013

A jury in California on Mar. 8 ordered DePuy Orthopaedics to pay over $8.3 million to a man who says the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary knowingly made and marketed a faulty hip replacement device. ...more

FTC Settles with Device Manufacturer HTC America over Charges that HTC Products Had Security Design Flaws

by Ropes & Gray LLP on 3/1/2013

In taking action against HTC America, a mobile device manufacturer, last week for alleged data security design flaws in its devices, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission demonstrated a broad view of the scope of its authority...more

Toys "R" Us Sued for $260 Million After Freakish Stroller Accident

by Demas Law Group on 2/14/2013

Companies that manufacture products intended to be used by infants and small children tend to understand that there are significant risks involved with being a part of this market. Enormous retailers also tend to understand...more

Another Baby Stroller Recalled Due to Strangulation Danger

by Demas Law Group on 2/11/2013

Parents of young children and infants tend to overspend when it comes to products designed for those little people to use because they want to make sure that they are not cutting corners on quality or on safety....more

California Congressman Introduces Bill Making It Easier to Sue Gun Manufacturers

by Demas Law Group on 2/7/2013

Everyone in the United States reacted with equal amounts of horror and disgust when news of the massacre that took place in Newtown, Connecticut was released. When children are gunned down, it will obviously lead to visceral...more

First DePuy Hip Replacement Suit Goes to Trial

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 1/29/2013

Opening arguments took place Jan. 25 in the trial of a lawsuit brought in California against Johnson & Johnson by a patient who received the company’s allegedly faulty “ASR” implant in hip replacement surgery....more

Total Recall: The Danger Of Defective Automobiles

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 1/28/2013

While many car accidents are caused by driver error, some are caused by defective automobile parts. Part of the automobile accident claim process is determining the real cause of an accident. Lately there has been no...more

The Realities of Bringing a Legal Claim for Injuries Incurred by Defective Products

by Demas Law Group on 1/16/2013

Millions of consumer products are sold across the United States every year, and the vast majority of them work as they should and they do not cause harm to those who use them. Unfortunately, there are still many situations...more

Injured By The Airbag In Your Car

by Tate Law Group, LLC on 1/3/2013

Chrysler recently issued a recall for 919,000 Jeep sport utility vehicles after there were reports of problems with the airbags. Apparently, 215 customers complained that airbags deployed even though no accident occurred....more

Product Liability Law Medical Device Law Update: December 2012 - “A State of Profound Uncertainty”: The Crisis in Pennsylvania

by S. Vance Wittie | Sedgwick LLP on 12/24/2012

Since the mid-1960s, Pennsylvania has adhered to the strict liability tenets of section 402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts. Its version of strict liability had a number of unique features, including the determination...more

Product Liability Claims Based on Faulty Airbags in San Diego Collisions

by Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP on 12/24/2012

An airbag can be a vital piece of vehicle safety equipment that prevents debilitating injuries or even wrongful death. When airbags malfunction because of a defect in the design or manufacturing process, they may fail to...more

Strict Products Liability Claims Based On Design Defect Are Inapplicable To Implanted Medical Devices That Are Available Only...

by CMCP - California Minority Counsel Program on 12/21/2012

A recent California Court of Appeal decision out of the Second District has provided further clarity to the scope of California products liability law by reasserting the general rule that precludes strict liability for design...more

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