New York has some wonderful places to spend an afternoon shopping for couture apparel and lavish home furnishings. Still, because the city is a crowded place, businesses must compete for discerning shoppers. This often requires creating polished and modern showrooms....
Products Liability
The eye injury risks of laundry pods to young children
Eye injuries to young children can come about in a range of ways. This includes chemicals splashing into a child’s eye. Among the household products that contain chemicals that can be quite harmful when they get in a child’s eyes are laundry detergent...
Takata to pay $1 billion fine for defective airbags
In spite of the fact that a company can face large fines and be forced to pay for damages to injured customers, potentially deadly products find their way from manufacturing factories and into the hands of consumers. An apparent case in point being defective airbags...
When toy shopping for the holidays, watch out for recalled toys
Over the next few weeks, lots of people will be doing holiday shopping. Some parents will be searching online sellers for the right toys to get as presents for their children. When deciding what toys to give their kids for the holidays, one thing it can be important...
Phone defects blamed on design errors and desire for profits
It seems consumers are constantly inundated with new devices to purchase. And each subsequent piece of gear is intended to be sleeker and more functional than previous versions of the same kind of device. And while this certainly stimulates customer interests and...
Product recalls have increased dramatically in recent years
Due to government regulations, companies are held accountable for making sure that their products are safe for use by consumers. Of course, all products should be stringently tested prior to being put on the market. Unfortunately, there are many instances when...
Lawsuits filed claiming link between Cialis and skin cancer
Before a drug is made public, pharmaceutical companies should do everything in their power to make sure it is safe. And if any possible side effects are discovered during testing, they should be made known to all potential users. If a drug unexpectedly produces...
Parents need to keep eyes open for dangerous toys
As a parent, you have likely come to recognize the importance of toys in your child's life. Toys are more than just objects of desire, they can play a very important role in your child's development. And, of course, toys are fun and they make children happy. But...
Manufacturers may be held in strict liability in defect cases
If you own a car, SUV, truck or any other kind of motor vehicle, the investment you made is for more than just transportation. You also paid for a vehicle that will help keep you safe while you are on the road. A vehicle malfunction while in motion could result...
What to do if you receive a product recall notice
For most people, safety is the main concern in their lives. When you have children, you worry about what school to send them to, and what activities they should participate in. However, the last thing you want to worry about is if the products we are giving them are...