Legal News & Consumer Rights

Instant Pot Multicookers Recalled Over Burn Hazards

On March 1, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 104,000 “Instant Pots,” because of a manufacturer defect that can cause the multicooker to overheat and melt on the underside, creating a fire hazard. Though the Instant Pot is…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 19 Mar 2018

OSHA Cites NY Company Marshall Ingredients for Worker Hazards

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has proposed a $300,000 fine against Marshall Ingredients LLC food factory, after an employee there suffered an amputation. OSHA also cited the company with eight serious and one willful violation, stating that the incident could have been pre

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 13 Mar 2018

HP Recalls 50,000 Lithium-Ion Batteries for Overheating Problems

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on January 4, 2018, that HP was recalling about 50,000 lithium-ion batteries for their notebook computers and mobile workstations. The batteries reportedly can overheat and potentially cause fires and/or burns. According to the HP, the rec

By Steven Cohn

/ 9 Mar 2018

The Chaffin Luhana Foundation Shows Support for the Have-A-Heart Child Fundraiser

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. They contribute to about 30 percent of injury-related deaths in the United States and they appear to be on the…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 12 Feb 2018

Texas Man Files Lawsuit After “Devastating” E-Cigarette Explosion

A Texas man recently filed an e-cigarette explosion lawsuit in Harris County. He names as defendants both the store that sold him the lithium-ion battery that allegedly caused the explosion, and LG Chem Lit., who manufactured the battery. This is one of many similar lawsuits…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 6 Feb 2018

Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System MDL Centralized to the Middle District of Pennsylvania

On February 1, 2018, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a Transfer Order, in which it centralized and transferred all Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler cases pending in federal court to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. This was the…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 2 Feb 2018

Air Force Officer Injured by Takata Airbags Urges Owners to Get Repairs

In December 2017, Honda reported that another person had been killed by an exploding Takata airbag. That potentially brings the global total to 20 deaths and nearly 200 injuries. One of the women that were injured is now trying to convince other vehicle owners to…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 30 Jan 2018

HP Recalls Over 50,000 Computers Due to Battery Overheating

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a new recall of lithium-ion batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations. The batteries can reportedly overheat, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards. About 50,000 units are affected, and the company is currently telling…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 26 Jan 2018

Apple Faces Rising Number of Lawsuits Filed Concerning iPhone Slow-Downs

At least 26 lawsuits have now been filed against computer giant Apple Inc., after the company admitted to purposely slowing down older iPhones because of battery issues. So far, cases have already been filed in California, Chicago, New York, Texas, Ohio, Israel, France, and Korea.…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 25 Jan 2018

Over Half of Defective Takata Airbags Still Not Replaced

Thousands of vehicle owners have been inconvenienced over the past couple years by Takata airbag recalls. Many have taken their cars in only to be told that there weren’t enough parts to complete repairs. Others have had to rent cars. Still others have received new…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 18 Jan 2018

Organic Consumers Association Files New Roundup Lawsuit Against Bigelow Tea

The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) recently filed a deceptive advertising lawsuit against tea-maker R. C. Bigelow, Inc., in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. It claims that Bigelow should be held liable for “deceptive labeling, marketing, and sale of tea products” that they…

By Roopal Luhana

/ 17 Jan 2018

Toddler Suffers Burns and Amputations Following Pressure Cooker Explosion

Pressure cookers are popular home appliances, particularly for families that seek out ways to make healthy foods quickly. These cookers use high pressure to increase the boiling point of liquids, allowing for the thorough cooking of foods in short amounts of time. Yet, these cookers…

By Eric T. Chaffin

/ 28 Dec 2017