A lip balm manufacturer called EOS has come under fire lately, as a new lawsuit claims that there can be negative health impacts to using the product. A woman is claiming that she experienced blisters and a rash when she put the product on, and it was so bad that she had to go get […]
Since every living thing on the planet requires nourishment to survive, unsafe food products are of interest to everyone in Illinois. Our nation is a large system and the production and distribution of food is a huge industry. As with any large system, mistakes are bound to happen in the food industry resulting in defective […]
As of late, Samsung has run into a variety of issues with some of its products, including smartphones and now washing machines. Most recently, the company issued a recall for approximately 2.8 million top load washing machines. This was due to numerous reports (more than 700) with regard to excessive vibration. In addition to the […]
When manufacturers know that products are defective, they may need to report it to the Consumer Product Safety Commission without delay. This is not a choice or something done out of good will, but a legal obligation. Failure to do so can put consumers at risk. First of all, the defect must be reported when […]
There are many types of defects that can impact individual products, but most of them are going to fall into three main categories. It is important to know what these categories are when considering a lawsuit. Remember that more than one defect could be present at the same time. The categories are as follows: — […]
If you get food poisoning, it can be horrible. You could spend days feeling sick, you could miss work, and you may even need medical attention, depending on how bad things are. When it’s all said and done, don’t just chalk it up to bad luck and hope it doesn’t happen again. You may have […]
For more than a decade, from 1994 to 2007, a type of bed handle was sold to assist the elderly and the disabled. It was made by a company called Bed Handles Inc., which sold about 113,000 of them. These were portable handles that can be moved and attached to the bed. Now, however, they […]
For more than a decade, from 1994 to 2007, a type of bed handle was sold to assist the elderly and the disabled. It was made by a company called Bed Handles Inc., which sold about 113,000 of them. These were portable handles that can be moved and attached to the bed. Now, however, they […]
When individuals become new parents, they generally develop a heightened sense of awareness when it comes to safety hazards. When surveying their home, the houses of loved ones and other frequented surroundings, they begin to see any number of safety hazards which could compromise their vulnerable infant, toddler or child’s safety. One of the primary […]
Wood floors are all the rage for many people either constructing or remodeling their home. While some property owners opt for the real thing, others choose instead to go with a laminate version. This is appealing to many because it is low maintenance and resilient. Some people who purchased their laminate flooring from Lumber Liquidators […]