Articles Posted in Products Liability

Last month, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey’s office released a report entitled “Tracking & Hacking: Security & Privacy Gaps Put American Drivers at Risk.” The report details the vulnerabilities that are becoming more and more commonplace as technology such as wireless data collection, navigation systems, safety monitoring tools, and remote access make their way into automobiles.…

It may be cliché to talk about the weather, but in a winter like the one we are currently experiencing, it is unavoidable. The Bay State has been hit by one blizzard after another, with accumulations measurable not just in inches but in feet. Such extreme weather is bound to affect our lives in many…

In the case of Barraford v. T&N Limited, the plaintiff was the executrix of a man who had died from mesothelioma in 2002. Believing that her husband’s death was the result of his exposure to asbestos, the executrix filed suit against several asbestos manufacturers in 2004. She did not include the defendant manufacturer in her…

It is not all that unusual these days to hear of a convicted murderer or rapist being granted a new trial or freed altogether based on new evidence, particularly new DNA evidence. Sometimes, the exonerating evidence was not obtained until after the conviction. In other cases, the evidence was there all along, but the technology…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal organization charged with maintaining standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety, levied more fines in 2014 than in any other year of its existence. In fact, the $126 million in civil penalties issued by the NHTSA last year exceeded the amount collected during the…

Shopping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends during the holidays can be enjoyable but time-consuming. Despite the busyness of the season, it is important to stay abreast of the latest news in consumer product recalls, advisories, and safety alerts. With several different government agencies policing the millions of products sold in the United…

When you think about the dangers of fast food, you probably think of things like calories, fat grams, and salt. While those are certainly worthy of consideration, there can sometimes be a more immediate threat lurking in that steaming bag of chicken nuggets and French fries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a recall…

There are several potential theories of liability in product liability actions, including failure to warn, design defect, and breach of warranty, to name a few. An experienced product liability attorney often asserts multiple causes of action, knowing that, as the case progresses, some of the theories may prove to be more successful that others. Of…

Dozens of new product liability cases have recently been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the manufacturer of the dialysis drugs GranuFlo and NaturaLyte, bringing the number to over 2,000 in the District of Massachusetts alone. Other suits are also pending in other courts across the country. The plaintiffs…

Patients depend upon their doctors for sound medical advice and treatment. Doctors, in turn, rely upon the manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals to make sure their products are safe and effective before putting them on the market. Unfortunately, some manufacturers of medical products are so eager to make a profit that they allow dangerous…