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March 13, 2024

With the arrival of spring, the air fills with the buzz of excitement and anticipation. Parks, trails, and sports fields across New Jersey come alive as enthusiasts and families eagerly engage in their favorite outdoor sports and activities. This season symbolizes a fresh start, an opportunity to set new fitness goals, or simply enjoy the joy of movement under the warming sun. However, amidst this seasonal joy, there’s a less talked about, yet significant risk associated with sports equipment. When equipment designed to protect and aid us fails, it can lead to serious injuries, turning a season of fun into…

January 8, 2024

When you purchase or receive a product, the last thing on your mind should be the potential for harm or injury. Unfortunately, defective products can turn what should be a pleasant or joyous occasion into a distressing ordeal. In New Jersey, the aftermath of such unfortunate incidents isn’t just a matter of physical recovery; it’s a complex journey through the maze of product liability laws. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a defective product, it’s crucial to understand your rights and the legal avenues available for seeking justice. Team Law stands at the forefront, ready to…

March 7, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in conjunction with medical device manufacturer Philips Respironics, has announced a recall of certain CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator device models manufactured by Philips. Philips Respironics Recalls CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Machines The recall follows an announcement by Philips that the sound insulation foam used in the recalled devices was prone to breaking down into small particulates or into toxic fumes that could enter the airway passage of devices, where they could be inhaled by users.  However, Philips has been accused by various users of long having knowledge of the defective nature of the sound…

March 13, 2020

Consumers purchase millions of products each year, and as a result, have certain expectations when purchasing items. They expect these items to work properly and do what they are supposed to do. However, there are times when products are defective. Unfortunately, defective products can lead to serious injuries for the consumers who put their trust in a product that ends up causing more harm than good. Some products lack certain safety features and put young children at risk. Some products do not come with proper warning labels, thus putting everyone at risk who uses those products. When these products…

November 29, 2018

A defective product can impact your health for the worse in almost any aspect of your life. From motor vehicles with shrapnel-spewing airbags to highly flammable children’s pajamas,  many everyday products are potentially harmful. When one of these defective products ends up causing you harm, it is important to know you have the right to pursue a legal action against the responsible parties. It is also helpful to understand the different types of product liability claims you can pursue.More often than not, a defective product will fall under one of the…

April 13, 2018

When you are injured because of a defective or dangerous product, you may have a products liability claim. While you might think your claim falls under one simple category, the fact is that defective product liability claims are broken down even further.Three typical categories for these claims are: Defective designDefective manufactureFailure to provide proper Types of Product Liability Claims in Irvington, New Jersey Defective design means that the product’s design is inherently defective. This type of liability claim tends to encompass an entire line of products like flammable children’s pajamas or an automobile…

June 21, 2016

A dietary supplements company based out of California has issued a major product recall of vitamins due to risk of serious illness. Pharmavite, LLC, which manufactures the extremely popular Nature Made brand of vitamins, has issued a voluntary recall of several supplements because some of the company’s products could expose consumers to salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. The items recalled by the vitamin company are distributed under the Nature Made label and include gummy adult vitamins and folic acid supplements. The specific products that have been recalled are Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi vitamins, Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi +…

June 16, 2016

Subaru, the Japan-based auto manufacturer, recently took swift action to warn some vehicle owners to immediately cease driving cars with a serious product defect. The recall affects 2016 and 2017 Subaru Legacy vehicles and Subaru Outback vehicles, which are some of the company’s most popular models. In fact, the Outback is reportedly the company’s best-selling model in the United States. The recall only applies to 53,000 cars, with Subaru indicating that approximately 30,000 of those vehicles are currently on dealership lots. The auto defect in the affected cars causes a steering failure, with the vehicle steering column becoming locked…

May 9, 2016

The CEO of Volkswagen recently apologized to President Obama for the automotive company’s emissions scandal. Matthias Mueller spoke with the media and said that he personally met with Obama during the President’s trip to Hannover, Germany. The Volkswagen emissions scandal generated a great deal of media coverage and outrage from around the world as the company admitted to rigging its diesel-free cars to pass pollution tests. The computer systems in the vehicles were set up to automatically reduce emissions when the cars were undergoing emissions tests. As soon as the test was over and the vehicle was back on the…

April 5, 2016

Bumble Bee Foods recently recalled its popular brand of canned Chunk Light Tuna due to concerns about consumer health. Another company, Tri-Union Seafoods, also issued a tuna recall after learning that certain types of tuna it was selling may have been under-processed. When announcing the recall in a public statement, Bumble Bee Foods said that the company became aware of manufacturing issues that specifically affected the products’ “commercial sterilization process. The end result, said company officials, was that some cans of tuna may have been contaminated by “spoilage organisms or pathogens. At this time, there have been no reported illnesses…