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What To Do With A Recalled Product

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 29, 2022
What should I do if I have a recalled product

You might hear about product recalls every so often – big names with big problems tend to cause a stir in the world of consumer health and safety. And while niche products and lesser-known brands affect a smaller population than popular products sold nation-wide, it still may affect you. In fact, there were 26 food-related […]

Firework Safety – An Overview from a Personal Injury Law Firm

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 2, 2022
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With 4th of July celebrations approaching, safety and information are more important for wellbeing than ever. While the holiday draws in family, friends, good food, and exciting light shows, it also invites trips to the emergency room and unintended consequences from seemingly harmless – yet very common – firework products. In the 2021 Consumer Product […]

4 Product Liability Class Action Lawsuits to Watch, February 2022

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 14, 2022
Product Liability Class Action Lawsuits include Bayer, Monsanto, 3M Earplugs, Elmiron, and more

Plaid’s Privacy Breach Reaches Settlement Plaid Inc., a financial software company that links user’s bank accounts to apps, agreed to pay $58 million in settlements last Thursday in a significant class action lawsuit. First filed in March 2020, this lawsuit alleged that Plaid accessed user’s “private transaction history, investment history, salary information and other personal […]

3 Major Product Liability Cases to Know About in November 2021

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 10, 2021
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3M’s Defective Earplugs   Over the past few months, hundreds of thousands of military veterans have begun to file  lawsuits against “3M,” maker of the defective Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2. Used in all  branches of the military, the earplugs have been proven to cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and  other damaging effects.   So far, five trials […]

Top Drug Recalls You Should Know, Summer 2021

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 9, 2021

Prescription and over-the-counter medications improve millions of people’s health and wellbeing each year. They save lives, improve mental health, and treat conditions ranging from seasonal allergies to deadly diseases. In doing so, they routinely carry unpleasant side effects and risks that the user may have to live with. These side effects, like drowsiness or dry […]

Faulty Product Injuries: What to Do if You Suffer an Injury

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 6, 2021

It’s easy to overlook the seemingly countless product recalls that we see in the news. Food, car parts, pharmaceuticals—defective products appear to be just a normal part of daily life. That’s why most of us never expect to sustain an injury as a result of a faulty product, and may not be sure what to […]

Top Product Liability Cases in 2020

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 8, 2020

2020 has been a harrowing year on all fronts. Don’t worry if you missed news of some of the year’s top product liability cases. Just in time for the season of giving, we’ve gathered some of the year’s top product liability cases here for your review. Keep reading to learn which products you certainly shouldn’t […]

What To Expect The First Time You Meet With Your Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 28, 2019
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Today many lawyers offer free consultations. You can book an appointment and speak with a professional about your case for some time. This is an important meeting because you have the time to assess the lawyer and determine whether they’re the right fit for you. A lawyer can make or break a case, so hiring […]

Product Liability Cases – An Overview of What’s Happening in 2019

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 22, 2019
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Faulty or hazardous products are the leading cause of countless injuries in the U.S., year after year. Product liability law provides a detailed list of rules used to determine who is responsible for faulty or high risk goods or items. The list of rules helps injured victims recover damages. Product liability cases involve a situation […]

Important Product Recalls That Have Occurred (So Far) in 2019

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 17, 2019
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As of May 20th, the latest product recall by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPS) was from May 16th. Big-box grocery chain Meijer recalled around 5,800 french fry cutters. The cutters posed a laceration hazard due to the blade detaching from the cutter itself. So far, in 2019, there have been over 7,600 […]