Blog: Product Liability

A jury in South Carolina has awarded $32 million in a mesothelioma case, deciding that a 62-year-old woman’s malignant mesothelioma was caused by toxic asbestos fibers carried home by her husband from his job. Mesothelioma took Kathy’s life in 2020, but her story was recently told in a South Carolina courtroom over a four-day period. ...

Defective medical products or prescription drugs are more common than you may think. When you or a family member has a medical device used on you or a prescription drug prescribed, you have the rightful expectation that everything will go according to plan. Unfortunately and all too often, a prescription or medical device doesn’t work ...

The last few months have seen a number of high-profile cases in which major companies were bringing defective products to market. These products often had the potential to cause millions of dollars in environmental and personal damages, but they were nevertheless brought to market through either the incompetence or irresponsibility of decision-makers at the companies. ...

Earlier this month, the food companies Custom Produce Sales and Andrews & Williamson Fresh Produce both recalled cucumbers infected with salmonella. The salmonella outbreak has caused 558 infections, 112 hospitalizations, and three deaths, at the last count. This has led to a large number of defective product lawsuits against the companies. The difficult part of pursuing ...

As a group of lawyers dedicated to the public good, the law firm of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates feels we have a duty to inform the public of dangerous drugs and defective products. It’s possible that you have been paying money to use something that is harming your health. Recently, it was discovered that Invokana, ...

Late last year, a $1 billion settlement was reached for certain recipients of defective Stryker hip implants. Wondering if you are eligible for compensation because of your defective hip implant? The only way to know for sure is to discuss your situation with our experienced attorneys. During your free consultation, questions you may want to ...

Product liability claims can involve many different kinds of products purchased by Americans every day. Cars, trucks, boats and other automobiles or vehicles can have defects that lead to serious injuries and death when the defect causes an accident, explosion, fire or other unexpected problem. The only way to know if you have a product ...

According to a recent study, men who take Viagra may be at a higher risk for melanoma. The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Although more research will be needed to show cause and effect conclusively, this drug may soon be ranked among other dangerous drugs that lead to serious injury, illness and death. ...

Mon, 03/15/2010 A report issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that Chinese drywall may be contaminated and might be the cause of American homeowners becoming ill or damaging their houses. Inez Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC said her Chinese counterparts are assisting her by providing technical help to determine the cause of ...

Tue, 06/16/2009 The four wheel, side by side Rhino manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation has become one of the most popular Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) sold on the market in the U.S. and Canada. The Rhino seats the driver and passenger next to each other. In accidents nationwide, Rhino riders have been killed or seriously ...