Defective Products
Beware of Recalled Toys Still On Store Shelves
Posted in Defective Products on December 8, 2016
With the hustle & bustle of the holidays approaching, many parents and caregivers are scrambling to get their kids the hottest toys of the season. However, too many adults assume that if a toy has made it onto a retailer’s shelves, it is safe for children to play with. The sheer number of toys and… read more
Chemo Drug Taxotere Adds More Anguish
Posted in Defective Products on May 17, 2016
After enduring the physical and emotional challenge of chemotherapy battling cancer, many are now learning that their hair will never grow back – ever. A side effect of Taxotere, a chemotherapy drug, is alopecia, permanent hair loss. Taxotere, an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996, which is… read more
Dangerous and Defective Products Exploding E-Cigarettes
Posted in Defective Products on December 23, 2013
Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP Back in the day, an exploding cigar in a comedian’s mouth would have the audience rolling in the aisles. However, when an electronic cigarette blew up in a Florida man’s face recently, it was no laughing matter. The e-cigarette explosion left the victim with severe burns, two missing front teeth,… read more
Chrysler Recalls Thousands of Cars
Posted in Defective Products on December 20, 2013
Author: Rosenberg & Gluck: Ted Rosenberg Being aware of auto defects can prevent accidents. When a car accident lawyer investigates an accident to determine the underlying cause, auto manufacturing defects are sometimes a contributing factor. Defects can arise out of the design or the manufacturing process itself. Examples include Toyota’s problem with sticking accelerators and… read more
Goodyear Recalls Tire Brand Used on Trucks Suvs and Vans
Posted in Defective Products on December 20, 2013
Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP Suffolk County Accident Lawyers Throughout the years, various tire companies have recalled tires, usually after their defective tires caused serious accidents. A tire blowout can be a source of auto accidents that result in serious injuries and death. A recent tire added to the list of recalls is Goodyear’s Wrangler… read more
Preventing Rental Car Companies From Renting Recalled Vehicles
Posted in Defective Products on December 20, 2013
Author: Michael Gluck In 2010, a Santa Cruz California mother, Cathy Houck learned that Enterprise-Rent-A-Car had no policy about not renting cars that were subject to federal safety recall. A month prior to the accident that killed her two daughters, Enterprise had received a federal safety recall on the Chrysler P.T. Cruiser for steering fluid… read more