Recent Product Liability Cases

Product liability cases involve consumer products which cause harm or death to those who use them. These products can include any type of consumer product, from auto parts to toys, appliances, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tools, and even groceries. Such products may be deemed defective or dangerous due to faulty design, manufacture, or marketing. Where these products result in injuries or death to consumers, the manufacturer may be held liable for the losses and damages incurred through an injury claim or lawsuit.

Recent examples of product liability cases from 2012 include a settlement of $4.5 million by the company that manufactured the hair product called Brazilian Blowout, which was cited for cases of health complaints in connection with its emission of formaldehyde gas. In another 2012 case, Germany's largest drug company agreed to pay approximately $110 million in a settlement over more than 500 claims involving Yasmin and Yaz, its birth control pills which allegedly caused often fatal blood clots in users. Finally, a Montana man who was left paralyzed and mentally impaired after the tires on his Ford Bronco failed won a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company when a jury voted in his favor against the auto manufacturer.

New York City Legal Representation in Product Liability Claims

Millions of individuals are injured every year due to injuries from accidents and incidents involving negligence. The negligent party may be another driver, trucking company, consumer product manufacturer, or others. When such incidents occur, these parties may be held accountable for damages to the injured under personal injury and product liability laws. If you or a loved one has been harmed in such a way, it is in your best interests to bring your case to the attention of an experienced attorney. With the help of skilled legal representation, you can maximize the legal compensation to which you may be entitled.

The personal injury law firm of Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, serving the greater New York City area, has more than 75 years of combined legal experience. This level of experience gives these attorneys an abundance of knowledge, skills, and resources which can be used on your behalf in the wake of negligence-based injuries. The firm works on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing until they have successfully resolved your case. Learn more through a free case evaluation. Contact the firm to get started today.