Ohio parents place an enormous amount of trust in the companies and manufacturers that produce products for their children. From toys to baby formula, most parents simply want what is best and safest for their child. After purchasing what may have initially appeared...
Products Liability
Hazardous materials found in Beech-Nut baby food
At least one child has been injured by a stray piece of glass that was allegedly found in a jar of baby food. Beech-Nut Nutrition -- the manufacturer of the baby food in question -- issued a voluntary recall following the injury claim. However, that may be of little...
Listeria-tainted hummus could mean more product liability suits
Despite safety measures set in motion by the FDA, there are still about four listeria outbreaks in America annually. These outbreaks are typically associated with food, many of which are common items in refrigerators across Ohio, and they sometimes prompt the need for...
Product liability claims could follow Blue Bell listeria outbreak
Defective or dangerous products aren't limited to one industry or type of product. Whether it is a poorly designed hand tool or a child's toy coated in paint that contains toxic materials, serious or catastrophic injuries can occur. A recent outbreak of listeria at a...
Toxic materials cited as probable cause of man’s fatal cancer
Employers in Ohio are responsible for taking all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that workers are cared for and protected while on the job. When corners are cut or safety steps are skipped, some workers could be at risk for exposure to hazardous or toxic...
Fiskars Brands Inc. settles CPSC complaint re product liability
Safe and reliable products may not seem like too much to ask for, but defective or dangerous products appear to still grace store shelves in Ohio, putting consumers at risk. Recently, the parent company of Gerber Legendary Blades, Fiskars Brands...
Your cookware could contain toxic materials
Teflon cookware is widely popular in many kitchens across Ohio. While its non-stick surface has made it a convenient alternative to other types of cookware -- such as stainless steel or cast iron -- it is not necessarily safer than these alternatives. In fact, Teflon...
Injury from recalled product may warrant product liability claim
Ohio consumers may not have to look too far to discover a dangerous product, or a story about how a family was affected by a recalled product. Take, for instance, the family that suffered the death of a baby fatally injured by his own baby monitor. Those who have been...
Workers exposed to toxic materials need solid legal team
When it comes to providing for themselves or their family, some workers in Ohio are just happy to have a job in light of the recent recession. Unfortunately, not every job takes place in a safe environment. Employers are tasked with protecting workers from being...
Alleged defective air bag manufacturer may face product liability
Advances in technology have helped vehicles evolve from clunky metal rectangles on wheels into the sleek, heavily-protected motor vehicles that most people in Ohio know them as today. Despite these advances, defective safety designs can actually put some motorists at...