Product Liability



Product liability is the name given to the branch of tort law that holds designers, manufacturers, and sellers liable for the harm suffered by buyers and users of defective products. A "product" can be almost anything, from an aeronautical chart to a Ziploc bag. "Defects" include flaws in the way a product is designed, manufactured, or marketed. Typical causes of action in product liability include strict liability (the usual theory of recovery), breach of warranty, negligence, manufacturing and design defects, and breach of the duty to warn.

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Legal articles focusing on Product Liability Law
Zicam Linked to Loss of Sense of Smell
Some types of Zicam cold remedy products are being recalled. Stop using nasal Zicam products that are linked to damaging sense of smell. Refunds for products are available; know what to do if you've been affected by this product.
No More Cookie Dough!
The US FDA has warned consumers not to eat Nestle prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough products. The cookie dough may be contaminated with E. Coli. Learn about Nestle's product recall, and how to safely use uncooked convenience food products.
Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products. The FDA's warning followed its receipt of reports from consumers who experienced serious side effects after using the popular diet aids.
Is Your Infant's Crib Safe?
It might not be intuitive, but you need to know about crib safety when choosing one for your baby. Millions of cribs are recalled each year, and many used ones predate Federal safety standards. Thousands of children are injured in crib related accidents each year. Know how to shop for a safe crib.
Class Actions: Denture Adhesive and Zinc Poisoning
There have been several lawsuits, including class actions, filed against denture cream/denture adhesive makers. Consumers claim that they suffer from zinc poisoning from using denture cream, and suffer permanent effects, including neurological damage. Read about the details of the consumers' claims.

Ask a Lawyer - Product Liability Law questions answered by leading lawyers
I was heating up a pan of oil and the pan developed a hole in the bottom of the pan and it exploded
the oil then poured out of the hole on to the burner and caught fire! I was able to get the fire out but the result was burns all up my arm and feet, and my burner now has a hole in it. I contacted the co. and they want me to send them back the pan. I wish to speak to somebody before I take any further action
What taxes ( both Federal and Kentucky State ) am I responsible for when I receive an award from my
Is this type of award considered an Inheritance and if not what kind of taxes would be due, if any? The money should be paid out sometime this year. Is this taxable income?
Since i found a piece of plastic wrap type stuff in my sandwich from mcdonalds. Can i sue mcdonalds?
bite into my sandwich and had a hard time swallowing this bite i took. I starting gaging because it got stuck in the back of my thoart. It happened this morning. I called mcdonalds and the guy was like well i can replace it come by tomorrow yada yada yada. Now im afraid to even eat at another fast food place because this is not the first time i have had an issue with one. I found a piece of plastic in a frosty from wendys before. but any who, i could have choked on that plastic wrap im so glad that my body decided to gag and not let me eat it.
I was on a ladder that was secured and it suddenly retracted on me and i fell shattered ankle, broke
now I have to have the ankle fused. How long do I have to take ladder company to court? Is there a time limitation?
Does the 2 year Statute of Limitations apply? In what state would I file suit?
I had extensive damage to a tooth after biting into a bone fragment. The tooth could not be saved and was pulled. Another tooth started to hurt shortly after the tooth was pulled. The dentist did a crown and root canal on that one. He stated that the problem was caused by the missing tooth. I live in California -it happened in Colorado. Both companies are in Illinois. The food company and the insurance company verbally told me that my expenses would be paid. I sent the insurance company everything that was requested of me. The injury occurred on February 1, 2010. Around February 26, 2012 the insurance company told me that the claim had been denied because the Statute of Limitations had run out on February 1, 2012. I believe that they committed fraud against me. They failed to process my claim. I relied upon their verbal agreement that they would cover all of my expenses. I have paid the bill -just over $6000. Is there anything that I can do?
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Products Liability Lawyer Web Sites
 
 -  Mississippi Law - Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & Mccormick, P.A.
 -  Hamilton County Product Liability - Freking & Betz, LLC
 -  Pinellas County Product Liability Attorneys - Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin
 -  Chicago Product Liability - Phillips Law Offices
 -  Missouri Lawyers - Case, Rajnoha & Boudreau