Sep 22, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Product Liability, Product Recall
Lead poisoning is a silent, yet devastating threat that continues to endanger children worldwide. Despite substantial progress in mitigating lead exposure, it remains a pressing public health issue. Sadly, many manufacturers still sell products that contain levels of...
Sep 14, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Product Liability, Product Recall
The safety of infants is paramount in any parent’s mind, and choosing the right crib for your baby is a critical decision. While many aspects of crib safety have improved over the years, one particular accessory, the crib bumper, has come under scrutiny and has...
Sep 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, House Fire, Product Liability, Safety
A house fire in Oak Forest, Illinois is causing homeowners across the U.S. to consider the dangers of propane tank explosions. The explosion caused extensive damage to the home, but fortunately no one was hurt. This outcome is fortunate, but propane tank explosions...
Sep 7, 2023 | Defective Drugs, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Multidistrict Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Sexual Assault
In the vast landscape of the U.S. federal court system, cases involving similar issues, parties, or facts can multiply and overwhelm the judiciary. To efficiently manage this complexity, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) was...
Sep 6, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall
A recent bunk bed recall is drawing attention to the risk of fall and impact injuries children may suffer due to defective bunk beds. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Walker Edison brand Twin over Twin Bunk Beds due to a defect...
Aug 24, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Product Liability, Product Recall, Uncategorized
A recent recall of toddler towers is highlighting how dangerous toddler furniture can be when it poses a fall risk. This latest recall involves more than a dozen reports of injuries, including contusions. At Kherkher Garcia, LLP, we want parents to be informed when...
