On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Drivers in New Jersey may be aware of the ongoing Takata airbag recall. Defective airbag inflators made by Takata Corp. can explode upon impact, sending metal shards into the occupants and seriously injuring or killing them. To date, […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, February 12, 2018. New Jersey residents who own Harley-Davidson motorcycles may soon be receiving recall notices. The Wisconsin-based company has announced that it is voluntarily recalling more than 250,000 motorcycles manufactured between 2008 and 2011 to fix a problem with the […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for an estimated 2,900 Ranger pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada after hearing reports that a defective Takata airbag inflator killed a Ranger driver in West Virginia. New Jersey motorists […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, October 2, 2017. Anyone in New Jersey who is in the market for a used car might want to keep alert for product recalls associated with some that are for sale. It is not illegal to sell cars with unaddressed safety […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Monday, September 25, 2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the removal of unsafe vehicles from New Jersey roadways is key to keeping all drivers safe. Part of the purpose of the NHTSA is to ensure that carmakers issue recalls […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. New Jersey motorists rely on commercial truck operators to keep their large vehicles in good working order to promote safety. Owners of some 2017 Peterbilt and 2018 Kenworth trucks need to be aware of a recall issued by […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. When New Jersey residents buy a car, they expect that vehicle to be safe, especially if it is new or has been well-maintained. However, there has already been a recall on more than 42 million Takata airbags due […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Some New Jersey residents may be among those affected by issues with the HeartMate II LVAS Pocket System Controller. After reports of 26 deaths and 19 injuries, the Thoratec Corporation and Abbott Laboratories are recalling the device. Almost […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Thursday, April 20, 2017. When manufacturers bring products to the market that are potentially dangerous, consumers in New Jersey and elsewhere across the country may find themselves at risk. However, there are those who question whether the exposure of theoretical or speculative […]

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 […]