Another Weedkiller Is Linked to Serious Health Problems
May 4th, 2021 | Defective product
At Cofman Townsley, it’s our job to hold negligent parties accountable when their carelessness seriously injures others. Most of the time, those negligent parties are individuals: they’re negligent drivers, doctors, boaters, truckers, and more. But sometimes, the negligent parties are big corporations. In recent years, we’ve helped many people who were harmed by Roundup®, a… Read More
Buying Hand Sanitizer? Make Sure It Isn’t Recalled by the FDA.
August 4th, 2020 | Defective product
When the COVID-19 pandemic first became widespread in the U.S., there was an immediate shortage of essential items—face masks, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer became particularly hard to find in supermarkets and pharmacies. In recent months, those items are becoming more widely available, and face masks and hand sanitizer are still essential items for protecting… Read More
JUUL Devices Are Associated with Serious Injuries, Health Problems, and Addiction
November 5th, 2019 | Defective product
After decades of declining cigarette usage among young people, the trend of abstaining from nicotine products has reversed sharply in recent years due to the rising popularity of e-cigarettes like JUUL. One of the most popular brands of e-cigarettes, JUUL is especially popular among teens due to its easily concealed nature and assortment of sweet… Read More
Hoverboards Can Present Significant Safety Risks
December 15th, 2015 | Personal injury
Hoverboards, also called self-balancing skateboards, are flying off of store shelves this holiday season. But is the latest craze in toys and transportation safe? Warnings from one of our nation’s top agencies indicate the answer may be no. Hoverboards are an electronic two-wheeled device that the user stands on as it moves. While they can… Read More
VW Facing Several Product Liability Claims
September 29th, 2015 | Defective product
If you own a newer model Volkswagen, it may be time to take a closer to see if your vehicle has been recalled, considering the company has become entangled in several of the world’s largest product liability claims. Today, we will take a closer look at two of the latest problems VW is facing. VW… Read More
Lawsuit Claims Doctors and Hospitals Knowingly Used a Defective Medical Device
June 23rd, 2015 | Defective medical device
The law requires all medical devices distributed and sold in the United States to undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety. However, products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can sometimes find their way onto the market. When this happens, those using the defective medical device can be held liable for damages.… Read More
Product Liability Claims Result in Recall for 34 Million Airbags
May 26th, 2015 | Defective product
United States law requires the manufacturers of automobiles and their parts that will be sold in our country to be tested for safety. If a problem is discovered after the product is released, a recall may be initiated to address any issues that could result in product liability claims. Japan-based company, Takata Corp., recently launched… Read More
Power Morcellator Cancer Risk Prompts Warnings From FDA and Insurers
April 21st, 2015 | Defective medical device
Medical technology can make procedures faster and less invasive than ever, but that doesn’t always mean new approaches are safer. Take, for example, safety warnings following the widespread adoption of the power morcellator. The power morcellator is a device used perform hysterectomies and other surgical procedures. While the device can allow for a less invasive… Read More
Missouri Counties File Product Liability Claims Over Faulty Guardrails
February 24th, 2015 | Defective product
Most people agree that highway safety is important. That’s why St. Clair County is taking legal action against the manufacturer of a guardrail system that may be putting motorists in danger rather than offering protection. The Trinity ET Plus guardrail system was designed to keep out of control or crashing vehicles on the roadway by… Read More