On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Many New Jersey residents utilize local gyms to stay in shape. When they do so, gym members expect the equipment to be properly maintained and safe to use. However, a defective or improperly maintained piece of gym equipment […]
The rise in children’s products recalls
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, April 10, 2017. New Jersey parents should be aware that there was an increase in the number of recalled children’s products in 2016. According to a recent report by nonprofit group Kids in Danger, the number was the highest since 2001, […]
Ford recalls 441,000 vehicles over engine fires, door latch issue
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, April 3, 2017. New Jersey car owners should be aware that Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 441,000 North American vehicles over two separate defect issues. The recalls will cost Ford nearly $295 million. The first recall involves 230,756 vehicles […]
FDA reports nine deaths, rare cancer linked to breast implants
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. New Jersey women may be surprised to learn that at least nine women have died from a rare cancer linked to breast implants, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The cancer, known as anaplastic large cell […]
Nursery products injure about 66,000 infants each year
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, March 20, 2017. New Jersey parents may be familiar with a study conducted by Nationwide Children’s hospital that showed how nursery-related items are becoming more dangerous to infants. The study found that more than 66,000 children ages three and under visit […]
Nearly 3 million Samsung washing machines recalled
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, November 7, 2016. New Jersey residents with Samsung washing machines may want to check whether their machines are involved in a November recall. Samsung US has recalled 2.8 million of them over injury concerns. The top-loading washing machines were manufactured beginning […]
Homeopathic tablets for teething may cause illness or death
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, October 17, 2016. New Jersey parents of newborns and toddlers may want to know about a warning given by the Food and Drug Administration to Hyland, a manufacturer of teething tablets that are homeopathic. The FDA is reportedly investigating the deaths […]
Taking action after vehicle recalls in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Car owners who receive recall notices may be wise to act on them right away. Even if a recall is for something minor, a small problem can turn into a larger mechanical issue. In 2015, there were 900 […]
The dangers of strollers in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. A research team from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say that strollers and child carriers cause about two injuries every hour in the United States. These figures were based on a government […]
Legal remedies for food poisoning
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, August 1, 2016. Many New Jersey residents have come down with food poisoning at some point in their life. It is an illness that is caused by food that has been contaminated with a virus or bacteria. The symptoms can include […]