Products Liability
Settlement Agreement in Takata Airbag Recall Lawsuit
Driving can be dangerous enough without adding defective automobile parts into the mix, but that’s exactly what’s at issue in a class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Miami against four automakers. Toyota, Subaru, BMW and Mazda recently agreed to pay $553 million to 15.8 million current and former car owners (and lessees)… Read More »
Natural Baby Powder is Recalled Due to Contamination
Natural and environmentally friendly products are all the rage these days, especially when it comes to baby products. Actress Jessica Alba capitalized on this trend by co-founding The Honest Company, a company known for producing non-toxic essential goods for babies and families. With products such as diapers, sunscreen, lotions, and powders, The Honest Company… Read More »
Was Your Auto Accident Caused By a Defect or Flawed Design?
In 2010, Toyota was forced to recall nine million vehicles because of a sticky gas pedal. Thirty-one people died as a result of their vehicle speeding up on its own, while millions of others simply had a good scare. The company tried to blame bad driving, and then an innocent floor mat, before owning… Read More »
Is E-Vapor Really the “Healthy Alternative,” or Just an Alternative?
Cigarette smoking causes roughly one out of every five deaths in the United States, or 1,300 deaths per day. With such a high death rate, it is no wonder that e-cigarette use continues to grow. Currently, 3.7 percent of adults use e-cigarettes, nearly a quarter of which are former cigarette smokers. E-Vapor is supposed… Read More »
Pharmaceutical Drug Liability
Accutane was on the market for 27 years before it was recalled for causing birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births. Over 7,000 lawsuits were filed against the manufacturer, one netting more than $10 million. Darvon & Darvocet was on the market for 55 years before it was recalled in 2010 for causing heart toxicity…. Read More »
Deck the Halls, But Don’t Get Hurt!
According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, there are approximately 15,000 injuries during the months of November and December resulting directly from holiday decorating activities. Since 2009, there were an estimated 12,000 emergency room visits due to falls from ladders, broken ornaments, house fires, and other common decorating accidents. At The Pendas Law Firm,… Read More »
What To Do When Your Cellphone Causes You Injuries
When Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 was first released, there were reports of them catching fire while people slept soundly in their beds, went about their daily business, or were driving in their cars. Initial reports blamed the fires on overcharging, but as they began to “explode” in pockets and handbags, it became clear that… Read More »
Determining Liability for Lead Based Exposure Injuries
Prior to May of 1978, lead was used in a variety of construction materials, including household paint. Though no one was aware of it at the time, small chips of lead paint and dust from the lead based materials were taking its toll on residents and homeowners—especially their children. There is no level of… Read More »
How to Prove That a Faulty Product Was the Cause of Your Injury
We all remember the 1992 lawsuit against McDonald’s, in which 79-year-old Stella Liebeck sued the fast food giant after she spilled hot coffee on herself and suffered third degree burns. She was awarded nearly $3 million in punitive damages for the injuries she suffered and the medical expenses she accrued. While many people scoffed… Read More »
When Fireworks Go Awry: Are You Liable for Injuries Sustained from Consumer Fireworks?
The 4th of July may have come and gone, but the fun of fireworks has not yet faded, and as a consequence, neither have the risks. Fireworks are one of America’s most dangerous past times, as they result in nearly 10,000 personal injuries each year, and approximately 4 deaths. While those numbers may seem… Read More »
