Products Liability

Product liability claim follows 10th alleged Takata death

Following up on our blog post about Takata airbags from Nov. 22, 2014 ("Airbags allegedly causing consumer death instead of… Read More

May 5, 2016

3M sued for alleged defective product that caused leg amputation

When the medical conditions of Texas residents require the use of medical devices, they will naturally expect it to be… Read More

March 16, 2016

Dangerous product: Lip balm caused everything but smooth lips

Advertising is a powerful tool to get a new product on the market, and consumers are often tempted by the… Read More

January 18, 2016

Exploding hoverboards may bring product liability claims

When new products for which safety regulations have not been developed yet are introduced to the market, consumers may unknowingly… Read More

January 6, 2016

When can I sue a seller for product liability?

Product liability lawsuits have long been associated with causes of action against product manufacturers for items that are defectively designed… Read More

November 6, 2015

Texas AG sues Volkswagen for faulty emission sensors

It isn't unusual for auto manufacturers to be sued for faulty parts that are dangerous to passengers and others on… Read More

October 18, 2015

A dangerous product can injure even the most reasonable person

When it comes to how courts in Texas attribute fault based on negligence, the law refers to the allegorical "reasonable… Read More

September 27, 2015

What is Medjacking?

Not even Kurt Vonnegut or Harlan Ellison imagined this: heart attack by hacking.  Seriously. A new word has entered the… Read More

August 31, 2015

The FDA role in drug recalls

Government agencies in Texas and at the federal level regulate and monitor the safety of drug products. When safety considerations… Read More

August 23, 2015

Takata airbag recall: cost concerns took priority over safety?

You may be dating yourself if you remember the Ford Pinto. It was an economy car produced in the early… Read More

June 26, 2015