A recent story profiled a driver who turned to a smartphone app after being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. The app, called the “Oh Crap App,” has a feature that advises users of when they can request a consultation with an attorney, including an on-call service. The driver used the app to contact …
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Can fraud be an allegation in a product liabiltiy lawsuit?
Convenience, reliability and affordability are common marketing slogans of American companies. Startup Theranos also emphasized these qualities for its home blood testing product. The tests rely on a fingerprint method to gather blood samples. Consumers can then bring in the samples to a participating lab and get their test results. Theranos seemed to be a …
Does it take consumer injuries to prompt a product recall?
Product recalls, although potentially quite expensive, are still in a manufacturer or product designer’s best interest, thanks to product liability laws. Indeed, the individual and class action lawsuits brought against General Motors for its ignition switch defect is a bitter reminder of that truth. The automaker established a $400 million fund for crash victims, which …
General Mills recalls flour due to possible E. coli contamination
General Mills has recalled 10 million pounds of flour due to a possible E. Coli contamination. Since December, 38 people in 20 states have become ill from E. coli O121 possibly linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour. These products were sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and …
Injured While Vacationing Part Four: Aviation Accidents
Part Four of our Injured While Vacationing Blog Series will talk about Aviation Accidents. Many this summer will travel to popular vacation destinations by plane. Statistically, plane crashes happen far less than automobile accidents. However, when these accidents do occur, they are almost always catastrophic. When a loved one is involved in a plane accident, …
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