Legal News & Consumer Rights

Automakers Soon to Receive Restitution from Takata

Up until now, automakers that sold vehicles with Takata airbags have had to budget significant funds to cover recall repairs. As millions of vehicles were added to the list, automakers had to not only offer free replacements to consumers, but they also had to run…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 21 May 2018

Ohio Sues Monsanto To Recover Damages from PCB Pollution

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, the manufacturers of Roundup, for allegedly producing and selling toxic chemicals called “polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)” while being aware of, but concealing, their toxic effects. The lawsuit seeks compensation for damage to

By Kendra Goldhirsch

/ 14 May 2018

JUUL E-Cigarettes a Rising Concern for Parents and School Teachers

Parents and teachers are becoming increasingly concerned with the growing popularity of the JUUL e-cigarette. A USB-shaped vaping device, the product employs a central heating unit to create a nicotine-laced vapor that users then inhale. Because it’s small and discreet, and because it delivers a…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 10 May 2018

Bath Toys Potential Source for Ear-Infection Causing Bacteria

Many parents know that rubber toys can make bath time a lot more fun, which can make it easier to motivate kids to bathe. But according to a recent study, it is important to check those toys over carefully. Turns out that many of them…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 26 Apr 2018

Kidde Recalls 450,000 Smoke Alarms

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently alerted the public to a new recall of Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarms. About 450,000 units in the U.S. are affected by the recall, with another 40,000 in Canada. The distributor implemented the recall on March 21, 2018,…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 23 Apr 2018

2.6 Million Vuse Vibe Power Units for E-Cigarettes Recalled

On April 13, 2018, the FDA announced a recall of all Vuse Vibe power units—a total of about 2.6 million items—because of malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries that may overheat and present a fire hazard. Consumers are advised to stop using the units immediately and to avoid…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 17 Apr 2018

Toyota/Lexus Recalls More Vehicles Over Airbag and Brake Problems

Earlier this year, Toyota announced they were recalling over 50,000 vehicles because of potentially defective airbags. Though the company has been heavily involved in the large Takata airbag recalls, this particular recall was implemented for different reasons. Whereas Takata air bags can explode up

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 16 Apr 2018

Lithium-Ion Battery Explodes in the Cargo Hold of a Delta Airlines Plane

There are a couple reasons why you should never put a lithium-ion battery pack or device into your checked luggage. First, it’s against the rules for most airlines, and second, because that battery may just explode in the cargo hold. That’s just what happened on…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 12 Apr 2018

Amazon Recalls Over 250,000 Portable Power Banks for Overheating Risks

On March 13, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 260,000 Amazon Portable Power Banks. The products may overheat and ignite, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards and injuries. This is yet another example of a lithium-ion…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 5 Apr 2018

Amazon Recalls Over 250,000 Portable Power Banks for Overheating Risks

Power Charger Explodes on Chinese Flight

There’s been another lithium-ion battery explosion and fire, this time in the overhead bin of a China Southern Airlines plane. According to Fox News, passengers were boarding the flight when smoke started pouring into the cabin. Soon, flames were spotted in a passenger’s bag in…

By Steven Cohn

/ 2 Apr 2018

Power Charger Explodes on Chinese Flight

Medtronic Recalls Certain ICDs Because of Design Malfunction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of certain Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). These devices are used to treat patients with irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). Medtronic sen

By Roopal Luhana

/ 30 Mar 2018

Texas Woman Burned When Her Instant Pot Explodes

On March 9, 2018, ABC News reported that a Katy, Texas mom was cooking with her Instant Pot when it exploded in her kitchen, causing her to suffer serious burn injuries. This is one more of many similar incidents, where pressure cookers allegedly unexpectedly exploded…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 21 Mar 2018