Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Oct 31, 2018 in Product Injury
Manufacturers, wholesalers, designers and retailers all owe the highest duty of care to consumers. If a defective product injures a consumer, he or she may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
If… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Aug 15, 2018 in Product Injury
As a consumer of products, you have certain rights when it comes to ensuring that a product being manufactured is safe to use. Luckily there are regulations to protect consumers from defective and dangerous products on the market.
If you were injured… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Nov 27, 2017 in Product Injury
Property damage and personal injury caused by consumer product issues cost the U.S. more than $1 trillion every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. When a product defect is discovered that poses a safety risk, recalls help prevent… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Sep 01, 2017 in Product Injury
In August, a Los Angeles jury awarded $417 million in the largest talcum powder verdict to date against Johnson & Johnson. The lawsuit was filed by a woman who claimed she contracted ovarian cancer because of her use of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jul 18, 2017 in Product Injury
Defective products cause thousands of personal injuries each year, with some injuries resulting in death. When this happens, the victims or their loved ones may be able to file one of three types of product liability claims to obtain compensation.
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Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on May 02, 2017 in Product Injury
Defective product lawsuits are governed by Indiana Code § 34-20-1-1, also known as the Indiana Product Liability Act.
If you were injured or lost a loved because of a dangerous product and you want to file a defective product lawsuit, there are several… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Mar 13, 2017 in Product Injury
Last week, in an 11-1 decision, a jury in a St. Louis, Mo. court ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a lawsuit filed by a 55-year-old woman from Tennessee who claimed that using J&J Baby Powder for more than 30 years caused her to develop ovarian… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Nov 15, 2016 in Product Injury
Late last month, a woman from California was awarded $70 million in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over the company's Baby Powder product, which contains talcum powder.
The woman claimed that using the product for many years caused her to develop… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Aug 16, 2016 in Product Injury
A California state court judge has refused to throw out lawsuits against Bayer, manufacturer of the permanent birth control device Essure that plaintiffs have alleged caused them harm.
Bayer claimed that the plaintiffs were not allowed to sue under federal… Read More
Posted On behalf of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak on Jun 06, 2016 in Product Injury
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), new legislation this month mandates rental car companies with fleets larger than 35 vehicles to remove any vehicles under recall until they are fully repaired. It is the first time the… Read More
