Product Liability

Car seats protect overweight children, too, study finds

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Dec 9, 2011 | Product Liability

As any parent can attest, kids come in all sizes. Some are small for their age, and others are, yes, overweight. No matter what size they are, they deserve to be protected from harm, and parents expect that from products designed for safety. That includes child car...

Smoking-cessation drug Chantix linked to serious side effects

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Nov 17, 2011 | Product Liability

The smoking-cessation drug Chantix appears to be a dangerous product, with risks that outweigh its benefits, according to Dr. Curt Furberg of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is the co-author of a new study that shows people taking Chantix are far more likely to...

Online sellers may still be selling unsafe cribs

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Aug 12, 2011 | Product Liability

In June, we wrote that the Consumer Product Safety Commission had introduced new crib safety standards in order to prevent injuries to infants. That change was long overdue. However, many potentially dangerous cribs are still on the market.The CPSC has found that...

Maryland girl electrocuted by amusement ride

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Jul 20, 2011 | Product Liability

Summer is fair season in Maryland. As Maryland families flock to fairs and carnivals, summer sees a spike in personal injuries caused at carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks. In Maryland, the Department of Labor monitors and inspects amusement rides for safety.In an...

Lawmakers call for regulation of the Brazilian Blowout

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 25, 2011 | Product Liability

As chemical hair straighteners become increasingly popular, concerns that they might be harmful to the user's health has prompted some lawmakers to call for regulation of these products by the FDA. Several salon workers testified in Washington, claiming that exposure...

Chevy Cruze recalled amid steering concerns

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 6, 2011 | Product Liability

The Chevy Cruze has been an important model for General Motors as the automaker returns to profitability. In a time with soaring gas prices, the Cruze has gained popularity for having good fuel economy. However, GM has recalled more than 150,000 Cruzes amid concerns...

Drug odor causes another Johnson Johnson recall

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | May 4, 2011 | Product Liability

Drug maker Ortho-McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has recalled 57,000 bottles of the anti-seizure medication, Topamax, after receiving reports that the drug was defective and had an unusual smell. Two defective shipments of 100-milligram Topamax tablets,...

Medical wipes factory closes after U.S. Marshals seize products

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Apr 6, 2011 | Product Liability

Every day, people in Maryland and across the country rely on medical products to be effective and clean. When medical products are contaminated with dangerous bacteria, these defective products can cause serious illness and death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Moveable soccer goals can be dangerous

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Mar 18, 2011 | Product Liability

Reports are warning that movable soccer goals are potentially dangerous products that can cause injury or even death to young players.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been warning parents about the risks associated with moveable soccer goals for...

CPSC recalls drop-side cribs because of suffocation concerns

On Behalf of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. | Feb 4, 2011 | Product Liability

This U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the agency responsible for recalling defective or dangerous products, announced yet another recall of drop-side cribs yesterday. The CPSC believes the SafetyCraft brand full size and portable drop-side cribs...