Infant Loungers Associated with Two Suffocation Deaths, CPSC Says

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is suing Leachco, the manufacturer of various infant lounge products after the company refused to voluntarily recall its Podster, Podster Playtime, Podster Plush, and Bummzie infant loungers. The CPSC reports that there have been infant deaths related to the use of these products, which were found by the… Continue reading Infant Loungers Associated with Two Suffocation Deaths, CPSC Says

Walmart Aromatherapy Room Spray Recall: 2 Dead

After the results of a joint investigation conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found deadly bacteria in some Better Homes & Gardens aromatherapy room sprays, Walmart voluntarily recalled 3,900 units of the product on 10/22. Four linked cases and two deaths were discovered during the CDC/CPSC… Continue reading Walmart Aromatherapy Room Spray Recall: 2 Dead

California Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Herbicide Company Gets Sued For Causing Cancer

Dangerous products still sit on the shelves because no one is holding the at-fault parties responsible. The manufacturing companies will continue to push out their harmful products if no one stops them. A product that you are purchasing should mean that you are also paying for its safety. At JML Law, our San Bernardino product… Continue reading California Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Herbicide Company Gets Sued For Causing Cancer

Failure To Warn Defective Product Liability Cases In California: Explained By Attorneys

The “failure to warn” case is the most common type of product liability claims in Long Beach and all across California. Under federal and state laws, a manufacturer, distributor and other parties involved in the chain of distribution have a legal duty to provide adequate warnings on a product. When a consumer suffers an injury… Continue reading Failure To Warn Defective Product Liability Cases In California: Explained By Attorneys

These Defective Cans Can Injure & Kill You: Avoid the Recalled Baked Beans

You may have a can of worms* in a can of baked beans. And those cans could literally turn into cans of worms (intestinal or rotten-food ones). * a can of worms is an idiomatic expression to describe a situation or subject that is very complicated or unpleasant to deal with or discuss. If you’ve… Continue reading These Defective Cans Can Injure & Kill You: Avoid the Recalled Baked Beans

Johnson & Johnson Sued For Alleged Cancer-Causing Products: Should You Be Worried?

Johnson & Johnson, the corporation behind at least half of the personal-care products you and your family are probably using every day, is being sued nationwide over its powder products for allegedly causing cancer. There are more than 4,800 plaintiffs suing Johnson & Johnson across the United States over the corporation’s talc-based products, which they… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson Sued For Alleged Cancer-Causing Products: Should You Be Worried?

Women Receives $417 Million in Johnson and Johnson Cancer Lawsuit

A California woman has recently received $417 million in lawsuit tying Johnson and Johnson baby powder to ovarian cancer. The women claimed the talc can cause ovarian cancer when used regularly. Eva Echeverria, a 63-year-old woman who contracted cancer back in 2007, has received the largest award in the history of talcum powder lawsuits. Johnson… Continue reading Women Receives $417 Million in Johnson and Johnson Cancer Lawsuit

California gas station sells sauce linked to patient’s death

Although food sold at the gas station is not the healthiest, nobody expects dying from food poisoning sold at these quick stops. A person recently died from eating contaminated food purchased at a California gas station after contracting botulism. This is caused by a bacteria that may cause paralysis, breathing problems, and even death. Details… Continue reading California gas station sells sauce linked to patient’s death

Defective medical devices: A risk for the aging population

You’re getting older, and that means that at some point you may need surgery to replace a joint, like a hip replacement or another type of medical implant. While most medical devices are safe, when one is defective it can put your life at risk. 1. Who recalls medical devices? It’s up to the manufacturer… Continue reading Defective medical devices: A risk for the aging population