Product Liability

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently revealed that the auto maker, Volkswagen, used software in their “clean diesel” cars that deceived regulators measuring toxic emissions. The EPA findings have caused a decline in the resale value of nearly 500,000 U.S. cars. VW Models affected include: VW Jetta TDI (Model Years 2009 – 2015) VW Jetta [...]

by Brayton Purcell LLP | Nov 18, 2013 | Product Liability | Joe Fresh Toddler Shoes Recalled in Fall 2013James P. NevinLoblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) has proactively and voluntarily recalled their Joe Fresh toddler shoes in two styles. The boots have been recalled because there is a possibility of a staple protruding into the inside [...]

Unlike other cases under Prop 65, a new case was opened this week concerning lead found in baby food, fruit juice, and canned fruit. The case is about whether or not companies should be held responsible for failing to notify consumers of toxins found in its products. Prop 65 originally focused on protecting drinking water [...]

Peanut butter, cantaloupe, mangoes — in the last year, there have been major product recalls for each of these items. Sickness from consuming these tainted food products affected people in 19 states, and the victims were predominantly kids. What may disturb Californians even more is that the situation does not appear to be improving. The [...]

Product defects of any kind are undesirable. It becomes worse when the target consumers are children. Residents of Marin County should be aware of the federal government’s 2008 ban imposed on the use of toxic phthalates chemicals in toys. The toxic chemical is again in the news, but this time in relation to many school [...]

Over 12 businesses in California have been accused of selling costume jewelry with a high lead content. Some of the jewelry, marketed to both children and adults, had over 1,000 times California’s legal limit for lead. The state is cracking down on its enforcement of the lead content in various products. Additionally, 16 companies are [...]

Yamaha’s Rhino UTV–Unstable Design or Unsafe for Consumers? September 2, 2009 — Since its introduction in 2003, Yamaha’s Rhino UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) was an instant hit amongst the ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) crowd, selling more than 150,000 units. With side by side seating, a small utility bed and the ability to be loaded into the [...]