As San Diego product liability attorneys, we understand that finding out your vehicle has been the subject of a safety recall can be very alarming. However, defective vehicles often pose serious safety risks. With this in mind, we want to share a recent recall of several hybrid vehicles manufactured by General Motors. The recall impacts [...] Read more »
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San Diego Defective Vehicle Alert: GM Recalls Hybrids Due to Fire Risk
by vaagelaw May 23, 2013 » Add the first comment.
San Diego Product Safety Alert: Softball Bats Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
by vaagelaw May 21, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Just in time for summer, we want our readers to be aware of an important safety recall of softball bats. The recall specifically involves 13,000 Louisville Slugger® OneX Fastpitch softball bats. According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, the bat’s barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby. Approximately [...] Read more »
New Safety Standards Proposed For Infant Carriers
by vaagelaw May 15, 2013 » Add the first comment.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently proposed new consumer product safety standards for soft infant and toddler carriers. Many parents are likely familiar with these products, which are typically “worn” by the caregiver with the infant either facing towards or away from the wearer. In fact, according to a 2006 study by the [...] Read more »
Proposed Legislation Would Give FDA Greater Oversight Over Compounding Pharmacies
by vaagelaw May 14, 2013 » Add the first comment.
In the wake of the meningitis outbreak that killed over 50 patients, compounding pharmacies have come under increased scrutiny. Under legislation recently proposed in the U.S. Senate, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be given greater authority to regulate their activities. As we have previously discussed on this San Diego Injury Blog, compounding pharmacies [...] Read more »
San Diego Child Product Safety Alert: Dynacraft Recalls Ride-On Toys
by vaagelaw May 10, 2013 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego product liability lawyers, we want our readers to be aware of an important safety recall involving ride-on toys. Dynacraft BSC Inc. recently announced that it will recall approximately 9,400 of its Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, they can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to [...] Read more »
Ford Facing Product Liability Lawsuit Over Unintended Acceleration
by vaagelaw May 9, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Ford Motor Co. is the latest carmaker to face a product liability lawsuit over unintended acceleration problems. The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, claims that millions of Ford vehicles could have a design defect that puts drivers at risk. As we have previously discussed on this San Diego Injury Blog, design defects are a common [...] Read more »
San Diego Defective Vehicle Alert: Three Carmakers Announce Air Bag Recalls
by vaagelaw May 8, 2013 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego product liability attorneys, we understand that finding out your vehicle has been the subject of a safety recall can be very alarming. However, defective vehicles often pose serious safety risks. With this in mind, we would to share several important airbag recalls. Honda, Toyota and Nissan have announced that defective air bags [...] Read more »
FDA Offers New Guidance on Latex Free Labeling
by vaagelaw May 1, 2013 » Add the first comment.
For patients who suffer from a latex allergy, a hospital can be a dangerous place. While most reactions are mild, severe reactions may include difficulty breathing, coughing spells and wheezing. Rarely, anaphylactic shock may occur. Therefore, it is imperative that healthcare professional use medical products that do not contain latex. As San Diego injury lawyers, [...] Read more »
Supreme Court to Reconsider Generic Drug Liability
by vaagelaw April 26, 2013 » Add the first comment.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently reconsidered whether makers of generic drugs can be held liable for dangerous and defective drugs. The case is Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. v. Bartlett. As we previously discussed on this San Diego Injury Blog, the Supreme Court last considered the issue in 2011. In Pliva v. Mensing, the Court ruled 5-4 [...] Read more »
San Diego Defective Vehicle Alert: Toyota Recalls FJ Cruisers
by vaagelaw April 22, 2013 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego product liability attorneys, we understand that finding out your vehicle has been the subject of a safety recall can be very alarming. However, defective vehicles often pose serious safety risks. The latest recall involves the 2007 through 2013 model years of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Approximately 209,000 vehicles are impacted, according to [...] Read more »
