Imagine going through the arduous process of preparing and submitting documents for a legal claim but later finding out that your legal claim is no longer valid. This is why it is essential to act quickly and understand how the statute of limitations might impact your...
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Product Liability
The biggest product liability lawsuits
"Product liability" is a term every business owner in California and around the country needs to know. The products a company makes and sells need to be safe for use. The products and services of companies are usually covered by product liability insurance. A...
Identifying and eliminating tablet defects during manufacturing
If you're manufacturing tablets in California and you have noticed defects in one or more of the products you're producing, it's essential to track down where it's coming from and fix it as soon as possible. The first step in this process is to identify the problem....
Lawmakers ask Amazon to recall defective products
Democrats in the United States Congress requested Amazon to take a more active role in protecting consumers from potentially harmful products. The politicians would like to see the online marketplace recall and investigate products known to cause danger to past...
Ikea criticized for selling dangerous dressers
Tip-over accidents kill or injure hundreds of children each year in California and around the country, and a worrying amount of these tragic incidents involve dressers made by Ikea. The Swedish furniture giant has paid at least $96 million to settle lawsuits brought...
Ikea criticized for delayed dresser recall
California residents who purchased three-drawer Kullen dressers from Ikea might know that a recall was announced on March 4 due to tip-over concerns, but customers may not be aware that the Swedish furniture retailer learned several months earlier that its product...
The packaging–not the product–might be what is defective
When you hear the phrase "product defect," you may think of cell phones exploding or toys coated with lead paint. Most consumers might not expect the package that the product comes in to be potentially dangerous. But boxes, bottles and o ther forms of packaging can...
7 of the most dangerous consumer products
It's easy to overlook the dangers that lurk in our own homes. Millions of Americans are injured every year due to common household products. While it's not possible to completely eliminate the risks of everyday hazards, it is possible to protect yourself by learning...