Bayer Monsanto has agreed to settle lawsuits filed in the U.S. involving personal injury and wrongful death claims involving non-Hodgkins lymphoma caused by Roundup Weed Killer. Financial terms are being kept confidential. In spite of the planned settlement Bayer continues to deny liability. Denial is consistent with all major chemical companies, especially for Bayer. […]
Product Liability / Defective Products
Office Air Conditioning Can Spread COVID-19 Virus: Lessons from Toxic Chemical Defective Product Lawsuits
The hazard of recirculated air was first identified 20 years ago in our personal injury defective product lawsuits representing electronic industry workers exposed to toxic chemicals that cause cancer and birth defects.
Defective Gas Tanks: Ford Crown Victoria 1979-2011
Crown Victorias, Police Interceptors, Mercurys and the Lincoln Town Cars from 1979, until production stopped in 2011, were built on a common platform known by Ford as the Panther. These cars have a fuel tank located forward of the trunk, behind the rear axle. In the auto industry this is called a “vertical-behind-the-axle” fuel tank. […]
Lenox Tea Kettles Causing Severe Burn Injuries
Popular Lenox tea kettles are currently being recalled due to a risk of severe burn injuries to consumers. These 2.5-quart tea kettles by Lenox are being recalled by Continuum. Apparently, they can expel hot water during use, which poses a significant risk of burn hazard to users. Currently, about 56,000 of these tea kettles are […]
Defective Seat Belts on Polaris Utility Vehicles
Popular off-road vehicle manufacturer Polaris is currently conducting a recall of their PRO XD and Ranger utility vehicles due to an injury hazard to users. At this time, Polaris is recalling their model year 2019 PRO XD and model year 2020 Ranger utility vehicles (UTVs) due to defective seat belts. Apparently, the seat belts on […]
