Product Liability
Careful with Your Laptop; Your Battery May Catch Fire
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
You read that correctly. And your next thought might be, “how many people were using laptops on the last flight I took?” And finally, “could it really happen to me?” The answer is very simple; yes. It is no secret that lithium-ion batteries are the present and future of powering… Continue reading
Do You Have a Hoverboard? Be Careful of Its Lithium-Ion Battery
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
If you have purchased an EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you immediately stop using them due to risk of fire. The hoverboards in question are manufactured in China by Jinhua Smart Electric Technology, Ltd., and are sold on the internet through common retailers… Continue reading
Why Am I Asked if I Am Carrying a Lithium-Ion Battery on a Plane?
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking? Incidents related to the failure of hazardous products or materials happen more than we like to believe. By way… Continue reading
E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Soar
Posted in Bicycle Injury, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Injuries caused by e-scooters and e-bikes increased steeply from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the serious risks associated with these transportation devices (officially known as “micromobility products”). According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), titled “Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns,” these kinds of… Continue reading
Lawsuit Claims L’Oreal’s Hair Straighteners Cause Cancer
Posted in Product Liability
A Missouri woman has sued L’Oreal, along with several other beauty companies, alleging that she developed uterine cancer as a result of using their hair straightening products. Per the lawsuit, her cancer was “directly and proximately caused by her regular and prolonged exposure to phthalates and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in… Continue reading
